water pipe

noun

1. a pipe for conveying water.
2. a smoking apparatus, as a hookah or narghile, in which the smoke is drawn through a container of water and cooled before reaching the mouth.

water pipe

noun

1. a pipe for water
2. another name for hookah

Word History and Origins

Origin of water pipe¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Cables have been laid within existing water pipes, using the islands community-owned water system, enabling full fibre broadband to almost all properties.

From BBC

The trust took possession of the five-story building in March, but high levels of the bug were discovered in water pipes a month later after a four-week operating exercise.

From BBC

In a statement, the trust said the repairs would include replacing water pipes.

From BBC

In recent months, Cogat co-ordinated the restoration of water wells and desalination facilities, as well as the extension of water pipes in Gaza, according to its statement.

From BBC

The earthquake caused a water pipe to burst at Pasadena City Hall, where water leaked for about an hour before it was turned off, city spokesperson Lisa Derderian said.

From Los Angeles Times

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