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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In a news release, the utility board provided extra steps for the public to take in order to ensure their water is safe:
Flush your plumbing: Run cold water from all faucets for at least 5 minutes.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2025
Standout benefits: There is no coverage limit on HVAC systems, electrical or plumbing (except water heaters).
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
The school offers 34 programs such as plumbing, engineering, and health science where students across the district can take classes.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
Everything was interactive and worked when plugged in, including the stove and plumbing.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2025
Standout benefits: There is no coverage limit on HVAC systems, electrical or plumbing (except water heaters).
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
The school offers 34 programs such as plumbing, engineering, and health science where students across the district can take classes.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
Everything was interactive and worked when plugged in, including the stove and plumbing.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Plumbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumbing. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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