sewage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A suspension of water and solid waste, transported by sewers to be disposed of or processed.
  2. sewerage.

Pronunciation

/ˈsuː.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsu.ɪd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sewage.wav

Word forms

sewage sewages

Etymology

From sewer (“system of pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage”) + -age or from sew (“to drain or draw off water”) + -age.

Synonyms

Related words

slop sludge sewer system sewage treatment waste management
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