1
: the act of using a plumb
2
: a plumber's occupation or trade
3
a
: the apparatus (such as pipes and fixtures) concerned in the distribution and use of water in a building
b
: an internal system that resembles plumbing
especially
: one consisting of conduits or channels for conveying fluids
Examples of plumbing in a Sentence
The house has old plumbing.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Pink vs Blue Collar Jobs Blue collar jobs typically involve physical labor or skilled trades such as construction, manufacturing, electrical work, and plumbing.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
While the upfront expense can be costly, the long-term benefits go beyond dishware—soft water is also gentler on appliances, skin, clothing, and plumbing.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
The program allows financially strapped homeowners to remain in their homes by addressing critical repairs such as roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC and accessibility improvements.
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“Plumbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumbing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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plumbing
noun
plumb·ing
ˈpləm-iŋ 
1
: a plumber's work
2
: a system of pipes for supplying and carrying off water in a building
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