drainage

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It relies on a specialized drainage network known as the lymphatic system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Their model, based on this idea, accurately predicts the foam heights at which drainage occurs.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Critics have called for the resignation of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, who had vowed to improve the capital's drainage and road infrastructure when he took office in 2022.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

They further claim that at the time of Ramos’ embalming, Risher lacked a suitable space to store human remains and lacked a preparation room equipped with necessary drainage, ventilation and supplies for proper embalming.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

I wheeled him up an hour later, used my pocketknife to cut holes in the bottom of the barrel for drainage, and built up a fine sweat shoveling in dirt.

From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman