Meaning & Definition of word "Plumbing"

Plumbing

/ˈplʌmɪŋ/

1. The system of pipes, fixtures, and fittings required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building.
- Example: The plumbing in this old house needs some serious upgrades.
2. The act of installing or repairing such a system in a building.
- Example: He specializes in the plumbing of new residential construction.
3. The profession of a plumber.
- Example: After years of training, he decided to pursue plumbing as his career.
4. The system related to drainage, waste, and venting in a building.
- Example: The plumbing was backed up, causing water to overflow in the basement.
5. The equipment and tools used in the trade of plumbing.
- Example: She bought new plumbing tools to help with her DIY projects.

from the Latin 'plumbum' meaning 'lead', as pipes were originally made from lead.

plumbing problems:

issues related to the water or drainage system in a building

plumbing system:

the complete set of pipes, fixtures, and devices used for water supply and waste removal

drainage plumbing:

the part of plumbing that deals with waste removal

plumber:

a person who installs and repairs the piping system in a building

pipe:

a long tube through which liquids or gases flow

fitting:

a piece of equipment or accessory used to connect sections of pipe

Meaning: to fix a leak

Example Sentence: I've got to plumbing that leak in the kitchen before it gets worse.

Meaning: to deal with a messy situation

Example Sentence: He really had to plumbing that mess after the party last night.