Plumbing

Pronunciation: /ˈplʌmɪŋ/

Definitions of plumbing

noun a system of pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building, or for the disposal of sewage

Example Sentences

A1 My dad knows how to fix plumbing issues in our house.

A2 I learned basic plumbing skills from watching online tutorials.

B1 The plumbing in the old building needed a complete overhaul.

B2 The plumber inspected the plumbing system and identified the source of the leak.

C1 The company specializes in high-end plumbing fixtures for luxury homes.

C2 The architect designed the building with innovative plumbing solutions for water conservation.

Examples of plumbing in a Sentence

formal The plumbing in the new office building was installed by a team of professional plumbers.

informal I need to call a plumber to fix the plumbing in my bathroom.

slang I'm tired of dealing with this messed up plumbing in my house.

figurative The plumbing of the organization needs some serious restructuring to improve efficiency.

Grammatical Forms of plumbing

• past tense: plumbed
• plural: plumbings
• comparative: more plumbing
• superlative: most plumbing
• present tense: plumbs
• future tense: will plumb
• perfect tense: has plumbed
• continuous tense: is plumbing
• singular: plumbing
• positive degree: plumbing
• infinitive: to plumb
• gerund: plumbing
• participle: plumbing

Origin and Evolution of plumbing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'plumbing' originated from the Latin word 'plumbum' which means lead, as pipes were originally made from lead.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'plumbing' has evolved to encompass not just the pipes and fixtures that convey water, but also the entire system of water supply and drainage in a building.