1
: the act of using a plumb
2
: a plumber's occupation or trade
3
a
: the apparatus (such as pipes and fixtures) concerned in the distribution and use of water in a building
b
: an internal system that resembles plumbing
especially
: one consisting of conduits or channels for conveying fluids
Examples of plumbing in a Sentence
The house has old plumbing.
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ProPublica, 10 Jan. 2025
Over 5k Flights Delayed With temperatures dipping below freezing, the weather could lead to frost and damage sensitive vegetation, crops and unprotected plumbing.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Morgan Stanley upgrades Ferguson to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley said investors should buy the dip in shares of the plumbing supply company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Every six years, the DOE is expected to revisit the standards regarding appliances — like water heaters, HVAC systems, and plumbing products — under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Plumbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumbing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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plumbing
noun
plumb·ing
ˈpləm-iŋ 
1
: a plumber's work
2
: a system of pipes for supplying and carrying off water in a building
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