waste pipe

IPA/ˈweɪst paɪp/
IPA/ˈweɪst paɪp/

waste pipe — noun

1. a plumbing tube that moves dirty water away from household fixtures like sinks,

1.名詞B1
釋義

a plumbing tube that moves dirty water away from household fixtures like sinks, baths, and washing machines and sends it into the main drainage system

例句

The plumber fixed a leak in the waste pipe under the kitchen sink last Tuesday.

pattern: waste pipe under [location]

A blocked waste pipe can cause dirty water to back up into the shower tray.

collocation: blocked waste pipe

同義詞
  • drainpipe

    more general term; often used for outdoor downpipes as well as indoor plumbing

  • drain

    shorter, everyday word; can refer to the whole drainage system, not just the pipe

  • soil pipe

    specifically carries waste from toilets, not from sinks or baths

反義詞
  • supply pipe

    brings clean water into the building rather than removing dirty water

用法筆記

In everyday conversation, many people say 'drain pipe' instead of 'waste pipe', especially for kitchen and bathroom fixtures. The formal plumbing term 'waste pipe' is more common in repair guides and professional contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The waste pipe brings clean water to the shower.
✅The waste pipe carries used water away from the shower.
💡A waste pipe removes dirty water; a supply pipe brings clean water in.