Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gutter
noun
/ˈɡʌtə/
Definition
A channel at the edge of a street for carrying off rainwater.
Examples
- The rainwater flowed into the gutter.
- Leaves clogged the gutter, causing a backup.
- After the storm, the gutter was full of debris.
Meaning
The term ‘gutter’ refers to a hollow or a trough, often found along the sides of streets, designed to collect and direct rainwater away from roads and buildings to prevent flooding.
Synonyms
- drain
- trough
- ditch
- channel
