noun
- a vertical pipe that carries rainwater from a roof gutter to the ground or drain
Usage: British English
Examples
- The downpipe was blocked with leaves and needed cleaning.
- Water overflowed from the gutter because the downpipe was damaged.
- The plumber installed a new downpipe to direct rainwater away from the foundation.
- Ice had formed in the downpipe during the winter freeze.
- She painted the downpipe to match the color of the house.
- The downpipe connects the roof gutter to the underground drainage system.