the pipeline
noun
: the system for developing and producing something
the next wave of products to come down the pipeline
Newer treatments for the disease are in the pipeline.
Examples of the pipeline in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
That will affect the pipeline of new treatments for diseases like cancer.
—
Alice Park, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
This represents a broad range of employees — from recent hires who represent the pipeline of new talent to senior scientists with many years of experience.
—Will Stone, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
This past year alone Hartford has premiered three national films with more in the pipeline.
—Jay Sloves, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2025
Along with the huge risks of constructing the pipeline, this project will set us back in our fight against climate change.
—Maya Shenefelt, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for the pipeline 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Alice Park, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
This represents a broad range of employees — from recent hires who represent the pipeline of new talent to senior scientists with many years of experience.
—Will Stone, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
This past year alone Hartford has premiered three national films with more in the pipeline.
—Jay Sloves, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2025
Along with the huge risks of constructing the pipeline, this project will set us back in our fight against climate change.
—Maya Shenefelt, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for the pipeline
Dictionary Entries Near the pipeline
Cite this Entry
“The pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pipeline. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share