Definition

Noun: 1. The complete network of pipes, tanks, fixtures, and other apparatus within a building for supplying water and removing liquid waste: A plumbing system refers to the entire installed assembly that conveys fresh water into a structure and wastewater out of it. This includes all pipes, drains, valves, faucets, and fixtures like sinks, toilets, and bathtubs.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The old house needed a complete upgrade of its plumbing system.
  • A leak in the plumbing system can cause significant water damage.
  • The architect designed the building with an efficient and accessible plumbing system.

Advanced Usage

• "to have access to the plumbing system": Refers to the ability to reach pipes and components for maintenance, repair, or inspection.
  • The basement ceiling was designed to provide easy access to the plumbing system.

Variants and Related Words

• Plumbing (n): Often used interchangeably with "plumbing system" to mean the pipes and fixtures collectively, or the trade of installing and maintaining them.
  • We called a professional to check the plumbing.
• Plumber (n): A tradesperson who installs and repairs plumbing systems.

Synonyms

• Piping: The network of pipes, though this term is more general and can apply to industrial contexts beyond buildings.
• Water system: Can be synonymous when referring specifically to the supply and distribution of water within a building.

Related Phrases

• Plumbing fixture: A specific, exchangeable part of the plumbing system that uses water (e.g., sink, toilet, shower).
  • We replaced all the old plumbing fixtures with modern ones.

Noun

1. utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage