Pronunciation

/paɪp/

Definitions

Noun

1. A long, hollow tube used for conveying liquids or gases: The plumber installed a new water pipe in the kitchen.
2. A musical instrument with a cylindrical bore, typically made of wood or metal, for producing sound by blowing air through it: He practiced his clarinet every day, honing his skills on the wooden pipe.
3. A pipeline system for transportation: The oil pipeline extends across several states.
4. A part of a communication system that carries data or signals: The internet connection was disrupted due to a problem with the fiber optic pipe.

Verb

• To transport something through a pipe or conduit: The rainwater was piped into a storage tank.
• To supply or distribute something using pipes: The town’s water supply is piped from a nearby reservoir.

Adjective

• Characteristic of a pipe: The vintage pipe shop had a cozy atmosphere.

Phrases

• “Pipe up” (to speak or offer an opinion)
• “Pipe dream” (an unrealistic or impractical idea)
• “Pipe organ” (a large keyboard instrument with pipes)

Example Sentences

• Noun: The plumber worked diligently to repair the burst water pipe in the basement.
• Verb: The irrigation system is piped directly to the garden beds, ensuring efficient watering.
• Adjective: The old man loved collecting antique pipes, each one a piece of history.

Synonyms

• Tube
• Conduit
• Tube-like
• Cylinder
• Duct
• Pipeline
• Wind instrument (in the context of musical pipes)