1. the rear section of an exhaust pipe on a motor vehicle from which exhaust gases are expelled

Examples

• Black smoke poured from the car’s tailpipe.
• The mechanic replaced the rusted tailpipe on my truck.
• You can tell the engine is running rich by the dark exhaust coming from the tailpipe.
• The tailpipe was so corroded it had holes in it.
• She kicked the snow away from the tailpipe before starting the car.
• The new muffler connects directly to the tailpipe.