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

Bold and truthful economic compensation to correct the drainage over the last few decades is the only plausible antidote strong enough to counter otherism, nativism, and all other tools of fascism. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024

Other popular treatments at the clinic includes Emerald Laser, manual lymphatic drainage, Quantum Lift, and traditional anti-ageing treatments such as Botox. —Angela Lei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

If planting a tree on such a site, either improve the drainage first or plant a species that tolerates soggy soil. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024

Obviously, having major-league-level staffing on the grounds crew, expertise and forecast data will help, as well as improved fields and drainage. —Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 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)