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Look for feeders with holes or mesh on the bottom to allow for drainage.—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 Heavy rain storms can cause flash floods and urban flooding in areas with limited drainage and low-lying areas are often most susceptible to flood events.—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 Over time, this buildup can lead to slow drainage or completely block the pipe, resulting in a call to a plumber for repairs.—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025 The money was meant to fund better drainage, flood control systems and other storm mitigation measures.—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drainage
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