plumbing

American  

[pluhm-ing] / ˈplʌm ɪŋ /

noun

1. the system of pipes and other apparatus for conveying water, liquid wastes, etc., as in a building.

2. the work or trade of a plumber. plumber.

3. act of a person who plumbs, as in ascertaining depth.

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plumbing British  

/ ˈplʌmɪŋ /

noun

1. Also called: plumbery.  the trade or work of a plumber

2. the pipes, fixtures, etc, used in a water, drainage, or gas installation

3. the act or procedure of using a plumb to gauge depth, a vertical, etc

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Etymology

Origin of plumbing

First recorded in 1660–70; plumb + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Daryel Estrada, a plumbing student at Worcester Tech, wants to study business management at community college so he can open his own plumbing practice.

From The Wall Street Journal

The glitchy Permian plumbing is forcing producers to drill through zones of high pressure, fortify their wells with additional strings of casing, and use protective coating against corrosive saltwater.

From The Wall Street Journal

And China’s evolution from a destination to an exporter of capital is reshaping the financial plumbing of global markets.

From Barron's

“We spent the last 10 years teaching people how to code. We’re gonna spend the next 10 teaching how to use their hands, because AI is not going to fix your plumbing problem.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Also, ancillary permits such as for plumbing and electricity, which are counted on the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• housewares