Drain dream meaning is explained below using 9 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Nancy Wagaman

The idea of something “going down the drain,” being wasted, flowing out, or disappearing.

Something being lost or gone (such as time or energy) like “water down the drain.” The idea of getting rid of something (as in “washing your hands of” a particular matter).

Movement within a process, across space, or through time.

A blocked or backed up drain can represent a stalled process, or trouble stopping or getting rid of something.

See Sink, Pipe, Flow or River, Hose, Water, Vent, Valley, Canal, Passageway, Toilet, Funnel, Faucet, Blockage or Obstacle, Cleaning

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 2 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

In the structure of plumbing, the drain is what takes away what is no longer wanted or needed. Often what is being drained would fall into the category of waste or things of an unsanitary nature. Therefore, as a symbol, the drain represents your ability to slough off the old and easily release the past.

If the drain in your dream is functioning properly, all is well.

If it is not, there may be some need to examine why you are unable to let things go.

Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 3 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

A drain in a dream fe a warning of low vitality; it would be wise to get a medical checkup and include a blood test was being lowered, it was telling you that you may have to take a step backward in order to take two forward.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 4 — myjellybean

To see a drain in your dream represents your need to release your emotions. Try not to hide your feelings inside. Alternatively, this dream may represent a wasted effort, or something that is draining you of energy.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 5 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a drain represents a leak in your energy. Your dream is giving you the message to more powerfully manage your power and not give it away so easily.

See Circle.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 6 — Betty Bethards

To release emotions. Also, see how you may be giving away your power, or losing your energy. Depends upon the context of the dream.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 7 — Tyler Wolfe

Symbolic of discarding something worthless
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 8 — Vincent Wienand

1. Feeling low or negative; Jon. 2:3-6.
Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 9 — Ibn Seerin

(See Suck)
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin