# storm drain

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without passing through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods.

## Etymology
An allusion to their usefulness in catching stormwater and therefore preventing floods.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/storm-drain