drainage

noun

drain·​age ˈdrā-nij 

1

: the act, process, or mode of draining

also : something drained off

2

: a device for draining : drain

also : a system of drains

3

: an area or district drained

Examples of drainage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take the time to walk around your property after a hard rain to inspect for drainage issues and identify spots with standing water. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024

Ensure the drainage holes are open and clear of obstruction. Remove the mum from its original container and tease apart the roots with your fingers. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024

Studies show that their interventions (including lymphatic drainage, low-back massage, shoulder and full-body massage) can enhance health and well-being. —Dennis Ledenkof, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

The full-service spa includes an expansive menu of treatments, from manicure and pedicure treatments; massages; facials; eyelash extensions; Lymphatic drainage; laser treatments; microneedling; IV drips, and Botox. —Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

drainage

noun

drain·​age ˈdrā-nij 

1

a

: the act of draining

b

: something drained off

2

: a method of draining

also : a system of drains

Medical Definition

drainage

noun

drain·​age ˈdrā-nij 

1

: the act or process of drawing off fluids from a cavity or wound by means of suction or gravity

2

: a process of releasing internal conflicts or pent-up feelings (as hostility or guilt)