: a medieval household officer often of high rank in charge of serving the dishes at table and sometimes of seating and tasting
: an artificial usually subterranean conduit to carry off sewage and sometimes surface water (as from rainfall)
Examples of sewer in a Sentence
Noun (2)
a good sewer who designs her own clothing
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
There's no sewer system left in Gaza, or running water or power — and winter is coming.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
More than 60 years ago, holes were cut in the sewer pipes running through the park as a remedy to stormwater control and flooding issues.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
Last winter, many Michiganders experienced frozen water and sewer lines due to extremely cold temperatures, the Michigan State Police said.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
New businesses create jobs while boosting property and sales taxes, giving cities the resources to improve roads, water and sewer systems, electrical grids, and transportation—ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with growth.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
There's no sewer system left in Gaza, or running water or power — and winter is coming.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
More than 60 years ago, holes were cut in the sewer pipes running through the park as a remedy to stormwater control and flooding issues.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
Last winter, many Michiganders experienced frozen water and sewer lines due to extremely cold temperatures, the Michigan State Police said.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Sewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewer. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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