1
: the act of using a plumb
2
: a plumber's occupation or trade
3
a
: the apparatus (such as pipes and fixtures) concerned in the distribution and use of water in a building
b
: an internal system that resembles plumbing
especially
: one consisting of conduits or channels for conveying fluids
Examples of plumbing in a Sentence
The house has old plumbing.
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Chris Rhodes, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Home Depot also demystified the mechanics of plumbing, electrical wiring and construction, staffing stores with knowledgeable salespeople who could answer shoppers' questions and guide them to the proper equipment.
—Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
There are some improvements, as crews have come to clean garbage in the streets and to address electrical and plumbing issues.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate closer to the plumbing.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Plumbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumbing. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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plumbing
noun
plumb·ing
ˈpləm-iŋ 
1
: a plumber's work
2
: a system of pipes for supplying and carrying off water in a building
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