drainage

noun
UK: /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/
US: /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

  1. The process or system by which water or other liquids are drained away from a place.

    1. The drainage is good here, so the land is dry.
    2. The city invested heavily in a new drainage system to prevent flooding during heavy rains.

  2. A system of drains; the act of providing a way for water or other liquids to flow away.

    1. The drainage ditch needs to be cleared of weeds.
    2. Poor drainage can lead to waterlogged soil, which is bad for plant growth.

  3. The gradual emission of discharge from a wound or sore.

    1. There was some drainage from the cut after I cleaned it.
    2. The doctor checked the surgical site for signs of excessive drainage or infection.

Synonyms

seepage efflux outflow sewerage irrigation discharge

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "drainage" in English means: The process or system by which water or other liquids are drained away from a place., A system of drains; the act of providing a way for water or other liquids to flow away., The gradual emission of discharge from a wound or sore..

The phonetic transcription of "drainage" is /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "drainage": seepage, efflux, outflow, sewerage, irrigation, discharge.

Example usage of "drainage": "The drainage is good here, so the land is dry.". More examples on the page.