Synonyms for downspout
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A vertical pipe or conduit that carries rainwater from the scupper, guttering of a building to a lower roof level, drain, ground or storm water runoff system.
Forms
- Plural
- downspouts → downpipes, leaders…
Example sentences
- downpipe The downpipe is blocked, and now the gutter is overflowing.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| downspout | steady | |
| downpipe | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- leader2
- 8 letters
- downpipe
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (leader2 = 2 syllables).