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US/ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/
the system of pipes and taps that carries water through a building; also, the work of fitting them
In context
The plumbing in our old apartment makes a loud noise every night.
We had to replace all the plumbing before we could move into the house.
He learned plumbing from his uncle and now runs his own business.
Words that go with plumbing
adjective + noun
- indoor plumbingMany village houses still had no indoor plumbing in the 1990s.
- old plumbingOld plumbing can leak lead into drinking water.
noun + noun
- plumbing systemThe plumbing system needs checking before winter.
- plumbing problemWe called the landlord about a plumbing problem in the kitchen.
- plumbing fixturesPlumbing fixtures like sinks and toilets are expensive to replace.
verb + noun
- fix the plumbingIt cost us a fortune to fix the plumbing after the leak.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
/ˈplʌm.bɪŋ/Correct: /ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/