water pipe

See also: waterpipe

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwɔːtə(ɹ) ˌpaɪp/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

water pipe (plural water pipes)

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

Synonyms

  • (device for smoking): See: hookah

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