Drain

/dɹeɪn/

The meaning and definition of Drain, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
    “The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged.”
  2. Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.
    “That rental property is a drain on our finances.”
verb
  1. To cause liquid to flow out of.
    “Please drain the sink. It's full of dirty water.”
  2. To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
    “They had to drain the swampy land before the parking lot could be built.”

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