How to Use drainage in a Sentence

drainage

noun
  • Who cares about the flood zone and lack of drainage in the basement?
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022
  • We're seated on the edge of a small marsh near the mouth of the Slough Creek drainage.
    — Jacob Job, Scientific American, 4 June 2021
  • Line with burlap to keep the soil from washing out of drainage holes.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Tiles were placed under ground in the field to help with drainage.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 20 Dec. 2021
  • For about two hours, crews slowly burned down a slope from the top of the drainage.
    — Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Oct. 2021
  • Along with the casters, be sure to add drainage holes to the bottom of the planter to keep your plants healthy.
    — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Each pot comes with a drainage hole and a chic metal stand.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The slope of the hill provided good drainage, and the windfall would have kept the worst of the snow off him.
    — Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Her body was found the next day in a drainage ditch across the road from her home in Newport.
    — Andrea Cavallier, NBC News, 20 June 2021
  • The mat also has drainage holes to prevent mold growth.
    — Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Smoots said aside from the tunnel, the entire drainage ditch was searched.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 14 June 2022
  • If your pot doesn't have a drainage hole, use as much water as the volume of the pot.
    — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 22 Sep. 2021
  • After draining the tank, close the drainage valve and turn on the water to the water heater.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024
  • The teen panicked and tossed the handgun into a drainage canal.
    — Christine Pelisek, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Look for an orchid pot with many small drainage holes in the bottom.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Plant in well-draining soil in small 6-inch pots with drainage holes.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
  • Make sure to drill small holes under the planting slots to help with drainage.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022
  • If your pot doesn't have drainage, make some holes in its bottom.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022
  • Make sure there are holes for drainage at the bottom of your garden pots.
    — Nancy Ngo, Star Tribune, 25 June 2021
  • The drainage tray has high walls to prevent water from spilling out onto the counter.
    — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The hounds quickly picked up a scent and led the officers up a creek drainage in pursuit of the bear.
    — Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 13 July 2023
  • Most will do best in a spot with good drainage and at least six hours of direct sun per day.
    — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022
  • For him, the drainage system was the most pressing issue.
    — Rick Rojas, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Find a pot with good drainage that’s one or two sizes bigger than the current one.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2022
  • Be sure to add drainage holes or gravel to the bottom of the containers so the roots don’t drown.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2021
  • Amend your soil if needed to improve drainage or richness of the soil.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
  • The grant request includes plans to pave the road through the campground and improve drainage, Kozfkay said.
    — Chadd Cripe, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Plus, drainage slits allow the Catamount 2 to shed water like a champ.
    — Men's Health, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The project includes resurfacing 19 roadways in the city, as well as making other parking and drainage improvements.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
  • The pots are thoughtfully designed with a drainage hole to avoid overwatering, enhance proper airflow, and keep your plants healthy.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 May 2025

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