English · Word Candidate

draining

/ˈdɹeɪnɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: drainings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Designed and/or used for drainage.

Adjective

The author of this experiment has constructed, and uses a draining wheel of cast iron, that weighs about 4 cwt .

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Causing a depletion of energy or resources; exhausting.

Adjective

I was very tired; working everyday and then staying at the hospital was very draining.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The practice of exploring drains, tunnels, or sewers.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The process by which something is drained or emptied.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “draining” mean?

Designed and/or used for drainage.

Is “draining” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.