Synonyms

sewage

American

[soo-ij] / ˈsu ɪdʒ /

noun

the waste matter that passes through sewers.

sewage British

/ ˈsuːɪdʒ /

noun

waste matter from domestic or industrial establishments that is carried away in sewers or drains for dumping or conversion into a form that is not toxic

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Etymology

Origin of sewage

1825–35; sew(er) ¹ (as if the ending was -er ¹ ) + -age

Example Sentences

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Flooding can trigger sewage releases into rivers and estuaries, threatening wildlife with disease and toxic water, "exaggerating the number of wildlife death events".

From BBC

Danny Chambers, who represents Winchester, said sewage had been "pouring" into the River Itchen, potentially affecting the endangered fish currently laying eggs in the chalk stream.

From BBC

Millions of litres of raw sewage have flown into the waters off Wellington's picturesque south coast beaches since the breakdown of the Moa Point facility on February 4.

From Barron's

The ship has experienced sewage problems, and sailors are overtaxed and some are even considering leaving the Navy after returning home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two more said the ship had sewage problems.

From The Wall Street Journal

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