sewerage

noun

sew·​er·​age ˈsü-ə-rij 

ˈsu̇r-ij

1

: the removal and disposal of sewage and surface water by sewers

2

: a system of sewers

3

: sewage

Examples of sewerage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just as Milwaukee’s regional sewerage district inches closer to a 10-year, $700 million contract with Jacobs Solutions, a city in Rhode Island is trying to get out of its deal with the company. — Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The surge in rainfall because of climate change has overwhelmed many sewerage systems - including in big cities like New York, says Ann Thomas, sanitation team lead at UNICEF. — NPR, 19 Nov. 2025

The tiny home is already outfitted with hot and cold water pipes, electricity wiring, sockets, and box LED lights, and all of the sewerage amenities are also in place. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sewerage

noun

sew·​er·​age ˈsü-ə-rij 

ˈsu̇(-ə)r-ij

1

: sewage

2

: the removal and disposal of sewage and surface water by sewers

3

: a system of sewers