sewer

[ˈsuːə(r)]

sewer Definition

an underground conduit for carrying off drainage water and waste matter.

Using sewer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sewer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sewer system in the city needs to be upgraded.

  • Example

    The workers were repairing a broken sewer line.

  • Example

    The rat came out of the sewer.

  • Example

    The storm caused the sewers to overflow.

sewer Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sewer

  • a person who lives in the sewers, or a person who is considered to be lowly or contemptible

    Example

    He was a sewer rat who had no respect for anyone.

  • sewer gas

    noxious gases that are produced by the decomposition of organic matter in sewers

    Example

    The smell of sewer gas was overpowering.

  • a metal grid that covers an opening in a sewer to prevent debris from entering

    Example

    The sewer grate was clogged with leaves and trash.

Origins of sewer

from Old English 'seofor', meaning 'a drain'

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Summary: sewer in Brief

The term 'sewer' [ˈsuːə(r)] refers to an underground channel that carries off drainage water and waste matter. It is an essential part of urban infrastructure and requires maintenance and upgrades. 'Sewer' is often associated with unpleasant smells and vermin, as in 'The rat came out of the sewer.' Phrases like 'sewer rat' and 'sewer gas' extend the negative connotations of the term.