sewer

1 of 3

noun (1)

sew·​er ˈsü-ər 

ˈsu̇r

: an artificial usually subterranean conduit to carry off sewage and sometimes surface water (as from rainfall)

sewer

2 of 3

noun (2)

sew·​er ˈsō-ər 

: one that sews

sewer

3 of 3

noun (3)

sew·​er ˈsü-ər 

ˈsu̇r

: a medieval household officer often of high rank in charge of serving the dishes at table and sometimes of seating and tasting

Synonyms of sewer

Noun (2)

• tailor
• stitcher

Examples of sewer in a Sentence

Noun (2)

a good sewer who designs her own clothing

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

According to the developer, the project will support city revenues for decades while placing little additional demand on municipal infrastructure such as water, sewer, and schools. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

If those five projects get built, Sorensen predicts a host of problems, including longer emergency response times along with a strain on the city’s sewer and water infrastructure. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

In theory, these charges cover the cost of infrastructure required by development, such as an extended sewer main. — M. Nolan Gray, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

Plans to bring sanitary sewer lines will likely need outside funding to move ahead. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from assewer, essiver to drain, from Vulgar Latin *exaquare, from Latin ex- + aqua water — more at island

Noun (3)

Middle English, from Anglo-French asseour, literally, seater, from Anglo-French asseer to seat — more at assize

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sewer

• bluer
• breuer
• brewer
• couper
• ewer
• fewer
• fluor
• hewer
• newer
• skewer
• truer
• viewer

Kids Definition

sewer

1 of 2 noun

sew·​er ˈsō(-ə)r 

: one that sews

sewer

2 of 2 noun

sew·​er ˈsü-ər 

ˈsu̇(-ə)r

: a usually covered drain to carry off water and sewage