Plumbing
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building. It also refers to the work of installing and maintaining such systems.
“The old house needed extensive plumbing repairs before it could be occupied.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/
Syllables
plumb·ing
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Wordle
Contains less common letters P, L, U, M, B, I, N, G with good variety
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; B and M add value to this practical word
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