1
a
: a line of pipe with pumps, valves, and control devices for conveying liquids, gases, or finely divided solids
b
2
: a direct channel for information
3
: a process or channel of supply
an arms pipeline
4
: a state of development, preparation, or production
several projects in the pipeline
also
: the system for such processes
a strong product pipeline
5
: a course of individual advancement or development especially to fill organizational needs
Examples of pipeline in a Sentence
an equipment hauler serves as the columnist's pipeline for gossip about the rock band
the battle was ultimately lost because the enemy had destroyed our pipeline for resupply
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For any employer seeking to build a strong workforce pipeline, IREN’s experience in Childress proves that the solution often lies within the community itself.
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Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Behind the scenes, the corporations wishing to buy up the lands made available wanted them for clear-cutting forested areas, strip mining, and unchecked oil drilling and pipelines.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
This robust infrastructure pipeline gives us a clear edge in scalable growth and helps differentiate us in an increasingly competitive global market.
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Film companies will have to go through a few hoops — and write a check — to take advantage of this pipeline, though.
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Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Behind the scenes, the corporations wishing to buy up the lands made available wanted them for clear-cutting forested areas, strip mining, and unchecked oil drilling and pipelines.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
This robust infrastructure pipeline gives us a clear edge in scalable growth and helps differentiate us in an increasingly competitive global market.
—Adil Ali, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Film companies will have to go through a few hoops — and write a check — to take advantage of this pipeline, though.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2025
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“Pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pipeline. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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pipeline
noun
pipe·line
ˈpī-ˌplīn 
1
: a line of pipe with pumps, valves, and control devices for carrying liquids, gases, or finely divided solids
2
: a direct channel for information or supplies
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