Plumbing
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe pipes and equipment that carry water through a building.
Extra definitions
nounA building's water-pipe system.
nounInstalling and repairing water pipes.
nounPipes and fixtures for water and drainage.
Sentence Examples
The old plumbing needs replacement.
We called a plumber about the plumbing.
Frozen plumbing caused a leak.
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Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
“I am sure that there are those who dislike me […] but as a person, not for the sake of my plumbing.”
— 1978 December 9, Nancy Walker, “Sexism and Racism at GCN?”, in Gay Community News, volume 6, number 20, page 10:
“‹Why did I always think the ladies' room would be less gross? How do you girls freaking miss with your plumbing!?›”
— 2017 June 30, Jocelyn Samara D., Rain (webcomic), Comic 966 - Déjà vu:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The old ____ needs replacement.