Synonyms for

Pipe

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

Definition

a tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to convey water, gas, oil, or other fluid substances

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

conduit duct tube channel

Informal

hose tube hosepipe

Literary

channel aqueduct

Antonyms

block stop seal close obstruct plug

Common collocations

  • water pipe
  • gas pipe
  • drain pipe
  • pipe dream
  • pipe up
  • pipe down
  • pipe wrench

Word family

noun pipe
verb pipe

Usage note

As a noun, 'pipe' most commonly refers to a tube used to convey fluids. As a verb, it can mean to convey through a pipe, or to play a pipe instrument.

Example sentences

  1. The plumber fixed the leaky pipe.
  2. The factory uses pipes to transport chemicals.
  3. The musician played a tune on his pipe.
  4. My grandpa smokes a pipe.
  5. The steam from the pipe was hot.

Quotes

  • A pipe gives a wise man time to think and a fool something to put in his mouth. - C.S. Lewis
  • The true peace of God begins at any spot a thousand miles from the nearest land. - Joseph Conrad
  • I have never in my life smoked a cigarette, a cigar, or a pipe. - Loretta Young

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