plumbing
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: plumbings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The pipes, together with the joints, tanks, stopcocks, taps, and other fixtures of a water, gas, or sewage system in a house or other building.
Noun
Examples
Water was dripping from the ceiling, so we figured there was a problem with the plumbing.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The trade or occupation of a plumber.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “plumbing” mean?
The pipes, together with the joints, tanks, stopcocks, taps, and other fixtures of a water, gas, or sewage system in a house or other building.
Is “plumbing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.