Meaning & use
Storm Drain
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An underground pipe or channel designed to carry away excess rainwater from streets and other surfaces.
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Leaves clogged the storm drain, causing water to pool at the intersection.
The city crew cleared debris from every storm drain before the hurricane hit.
A note on using this word
Storm drains are typically separate from sanitary sewer systems, carrying rainwater directly to rivers or treatment facilities without processing sewage.
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storm sewergutter drain
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