Synonyms for

Gutter

Verb / ˈgʌtɜ: / Another word for gutter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a shallow trough fixed beneath the edge of a roof for carrying off rainwater

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Common collocations

  • rain gutter
  • street gutter
  • gutter oil
  • gutter cleaning
  • gutter guard
  • gutter downspout
  • gutter system

Word family

noun gutter
verb gutter

Usage note

Primarily refers to a channel at the edge of a roof or street for water. Can also be used metaphorically to describe a low or degraded state.

Example sentences

  1. The gutter was clogged with leaves and debris.
  2. The house needs new gutters because the old ones are rusted.
  3. The rain poured down the gutter and into the drain.
  4. The gutter installation took longer than expected.
  5. The gutter provided a path for the rainwater to flow away from the house.

Quotes

  • I'm just a gutter rat, sitting in the gutter, playing with my garbage.
  • Life is just a dirty game, you gotta play dirty to win, you know?
  • I ain't nothing but a gutter boy who grew up in the gutter.

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