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

Recent Examples on the Web The list of reasons for the longstanding sewage crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border is long. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024 Its Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant experienced a massive sewage spill in 2021, drawing sharp scrutiny — and the threat of financial penalties — from water regulators. Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sewage 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Sewage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewage. Accessed 9 May. 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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