pipestem

[ pahyp-stem ]

noun

1. the stem of a tobacco pipe.
2. something resembling this in slenderness, as an unusually thin arm or leg.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pipestem¹

An Americanism dating back to 1720–30; pipe ¹ + stem ¹

Example Sentences

But George Pipestem, 79, a member of the Montana First Nation and a survivor of the Ermineskin Indian Residential School, questioned the relevance of a papal apology, just as he questioned apologies by Canadian prime ministers for the government’s role in the schools.

From Seattle Times

Rose Pipestem, a member of the Montana First Nation who is also a survivor of the Ermineskin school, said she will try to see the pope.

From Seattle Times

Pipestem doesn’t have conscious memories of abuse at the school, where she lived from age 3 after her mother died.

From Seattle Times

Pipestem did not file a claim for compensation because she can’t recall the incident.

From Seattle Times

When Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, 18, went missing in August 2019, her body was found five days later, according to a record kept by Pipestem & Nagle, P.C.

From Washington Times