Downspout
(noun)
- A pipe or channel that carries rainwater from a roof to the ground or a storage container.
- A vertical pipe attached to the gutter of a building to channel rainwater to the ground.
Origin:
Down + spout.
Examples:
- The downspout was clogged with leaves and debris, causing water to overflow from the gutter.
- The new downspout system was designed to collect rainwater for reuse in the garden.
- The homeowners had to replace the old and rusty downspout before the rainy season began.
- The rainwater from the downspout flowed into a cistern for later use.
- The downspout was an essential part of the building's drainage system, preventing water damage.