plumbing (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/
Definition
The system of pipes, fittings, and fixtures that supply and use water in a building.
Examples
The old house had outdated plumbing that needed replacing.
We hired a professional to inspect the plumbing before buying the property.
A sudden drop in water pressure indicated a problem with the plumbing.
How to Use plumbing
- plumbing system (collocation)
- The entire network of pipes and fixtures for water supply and waste removal. — "The building's plumbing system is quite complex."
- plumbing work (collocation)
- The tasks involved in installing, repairing, or maintaining plumbing. — "We hired a company to do the plumbing work on our new house."
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