gutter

[ˈɡʌtər]

gutter Definition

  • 1a shallow trough fixed beneath the edge of a roof for carrying off rainwater
  • 2a channel at the side of a street for carrying off rainwater

Using gutter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gutter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The gutters on the roof need to be cleaned.

  • Example

    The water in the gutter was flowing fast after the storm.

  • Example

    The leaves clogged the gutter and caused water to overflow.

  • Example

    The city installed new gutters along the street to prevent flooding.

gutter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gutter

Phrases with gutter

  • newspapers that specialize in sensational or scandalous stories

    Example

    The story was picked up by the gutter press and became front-page news.

  • vulgar or offensive language

    Example

    I don't want to hear any gutter language in this house.

  • a ball in bowling that falls into the gutter without hitting any pins

    Example

    I threw a gutter ball on my first turn, but then I got a strike.

Origins of gutter

from Middle English 'goter', meaning 'a watercourse'

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Summary: gutter in Brief

The term 'gutter' [ˈɡʌtər] refers to a shallow trough fixed beneath the edge of a roof or a channel at the side of a street for carrying off rainwater. It can also refer to phrases like 'gutter press,' which are newspapers that specialize in sensational or scandalous stories, and 'gutter language,' which is vulgar or offensive language. 'Gutter' is also used in the context of bowling to describe a ball that falls into the gutter without hitting any pins.

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