Synonyms for
Drainage
Definition
The action or process of draining something, especially water from an area or place.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- storm drainage
- surface drainage
- drainage system
- drainage ditch
- drainage basin
- drainage area
- drainage pipe
- drainage channel
Word family
Usage note
Drainage refers to the process of removing excess water. It is often used in contexts related to infrastructure, agriculture, and natural water bodies. Avoid using informal synonyms in formal writing.
Example sentences
- The drainage system in the city is very efficient.
- We need to clean the drainage in our backyard.
- The heavy rainfall caused flooding due to poor drainage.
- The drainage from the sink is clogged.
- The construction workers are installing new drainage pipes.
Quotes
Drainage is the natural or artificial removal of surface and sub-surface water from an area.
Sewerage and drainage is a subject which few laymen understand.
If you want to find water underground, you don't go looking for water, you look for dry spots, and that's where you'll find water - in the drainage areas.