water pipe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pipe that is a conduit for water; an essential element of plumbing.
  2. A device for smoking, in which the smoke is drawn through a container of water before inhaling.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)ˌpaɪp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-water pipe.wav

Word forms

water pipe water pipes waterpipe

Etymology

From Middle English waterpype. By surface analysis, water + pipe.

Derived words

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