US /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ UK /ˈplʌmɪŋ/
noun Freq #9727

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The pipes and fixtures that carry water, gas, or sewage in a building.

    Water was dripping from the ceiling, so we figured there was a problem with the plumbing.

  2. 2
    noun

    The work or trade of installing and repairing pipes.

    He studied plumbing at a trade school before starting his own business.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · the pipes and fixtures that... plumbing system
2 noun · the work or trade of... plumbery
Word family
Derived forms nonplumbingplumbingless
Related forms plumbplumberwaterworks

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