B1noun 1K

Pipe

🇬🇧 UK /["/paɪp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/paɪp/"]/

Meaning of Pipe

a tube through which liquids and gases can flow

In simple words: A tube that carries liquids or gases.

Pipe in a sentence

• The plumber fixed the broken pipe in the kitchen.
• He played a beautiful melody on his pipe.
• Smoke billowed out of the pipe, filling the room with a thick haze.
• The artists used a pipe to create sound effects for their performance.
• The water flows through the pipe smoothly and efficiently.

How to use Pipe

Used in both technical and everyday contexts. In informal speech, it can refer to smoking pipes. Avoid in highly formal settings.

Grammar pattern

pipe + object

Memory hint

Think of a long 'pipe' like a water slide—where flow happens!

Related words

Collocations with Pipe

• underground
• gas
• sewage
• length
• install
• lay
• run
• lead
• pass through something
• run
• through a/​the pipe
• pipe for
• pipe from
• clay
• peace
• crack
• smoke
• light
• fill
• smoker
• smoke
• tobacco
• the bowl of a pipe
• the stem of a pipe

Synonyms for Pipe

• tube
• conduit
• duct
• pipeline
• hose

Opposites of Pipe

• cap
• plug

Common mistakes with Pipe

• Confused with 'piped' as a past tense verb.
• Using 'pipe' when referring to something that does not carry fluid.
• Mispronouncing as 'pee-pee' instead of 'pipe'.

Frequently asked questions about Pipe

What does Pipe mean?

A tube that carries liquids or gases.

What is the definition of Pipe?

a tube through which liquids and gases can flow

How do you use Pipe in a sentence?

The plumber fixed the broken pipe in the kitchen.

Can you give another example of Pipe?

He played a beautiful melody on his pipe.

What are synonyms for Pipe?

Common alternatives include tube, conduit, duct, pipeline, hose.

What is the opposite of Pipe?

Opposite meanings include cap, plug.

What words go with Pipe?

It commonly pairs with underground, gas, sewage, length, install, lay, run, lead, pass through something, run, through a/​the pipe, pipe for, pipe from, clay, peace, crack, smoke, light, fill, smoker, smoke, tobacco, the bowl of a pipe, the stem of a pipe.

What are common mistakes when using Pipe?

Confused with 'piped' as a past tense verb. Using 'pipe' when referring to something that does not carry fluid. Mispronouncing as 'pee-pee' instead of 'pipe'.

How do you pronounce Pipe?

US: /["/paɪp/"]/, UK: /["/paɪp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pipe?

Used in both technical and everyday contexts. In informal speech, it can refer to smoking pipes. Avoid in highly formal settings.

What CEFR level is Pipe?

"Pipe" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.