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'drain' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'drain' with 14 example sentences.


drain noun

: emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

: tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material

: a pipe through which liquid is carried away

: a gradual depletion of energy or resources

drain verb

: flow off gradually

: deplete of resources

: empty of liquid; drain the liquid from

: make weak


  • The Berlin Wall was built to prevent brain drain.
  • My strength is draining away. I'm losing consciousness.
  • I hate it when hair clogs the drain.
  • The plumber pumped out the water in order to drain the pipe.
  • I've drained the bathtub.
  • On-again, off-again relationships can be emotionally draining.
  • Use a strainer to drain the pasta.
  • He drained his glass in one gulp.
  • Taking care of the boy is a great drain on her energies.
  • That's money down the drain.
  • The school drains the pool once a month.
  • The blood quickly drained from her face.
  • The war is draining our economy.
  • The drain is running freely.
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