1. a vertical pipe that carries rainwater from a roof gutter down to the ground or a drain

Examples

• The downspout was clogged with leaves and needed cleaning.
• Water poured from the broken downspout onto the sidewalk.
• We installed a new aluminum downspout on the corner of the house.
• The downspout directs rainwater away from the foundation.
• Ice formed in the downspout during the winter storm.
• She painted the downspout to match the house’s trim.