1
: the act of using a plumb
2
: a plumber's occupation or trade
3
a
: the apparatus (such as pipes and fixtures) concerned in the distribution and use of water in a building
b
: an internal system that resembles plumbing
especially
: one consisting of conduits or channels for conveying fluids
Examples of plumbing in a Sentence
The house has old plumbing.
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Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
Messmer, a former state senator who co-owns plumbing and heating company Messmer Mechanical, beat out a crowded field of GOP candidates for the Republican nod, including former Rep. John Hostettler (R-Ind.).
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Gonzalez said three key departments fall under his supervision: maintenance (HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general building repairs), groundskeeping and custodial services, which includes event setups.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
John Gabrielli is the owner of Air Temp Solutions, a plumbing and HVAC service company.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Plumbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumbing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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plumbing
noun
plumb·ing
ˈpləm-iŋ 
1
: a plumber's work
2
: a system of pipes for supplying and carrying off water in a building
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