sewage

noun

sew·​age ˈsü-ij How to pronounce sewage (audio)
: refuse liquids or waste matter usually carried off by sewers

Examples of sewage in a Sentence

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The strikes have caused extensive damage to roads, electricity networks and water and sewage lines. Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024 Damage to roads proved to be a major inconvenience, especially as broken sewage, water and gas mains prevented people from getting to work in the morning. Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024 Water, gas, and sewage lines were ruptured, and many people drowned. Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024 The facility can handle everything from tents to RVs, though there are no sewage, water, or electrical hookups (from at $25 a night, and make your reservations up to six months in advance). Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sewage 

Word History

Etymology

sewer entry 3

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sewage was in 1834

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“Sewage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewage. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

sewage

noun
sew·​age ˈsü-ij How to pronounce sewage (audio)
: waste materials carried off by sewers

Medical Definition

sewage

noun
sew·​age ˈsü-ij How to pronounce sewage (audio)
: refuse liquids or waste matter carried off by sewers
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