septic tank

noun

: a tank in which the solid matter of continuously flowing sewage is disintegrated by bacteria

Examples of septic tank in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Studies have confirmed that the city’s sanitary sewer system is not a contributor to the canal’s challenges, and Miami Beach does not have septic tanks, said Berthier, the city spokeswoman. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Don’t plant it over a septic tank or underground utilities, or near a well that provides drinking water. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Instead, the project would require a septic tank, adding $50,000 to $200,000 to the estimate, the report said. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Moisture-seeking trees like weeping willows can be problematic and should be planted 50 feet from structures, driveways, and septic tanks. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for septic tank

• antitank
• interbank
• riverbank
• banc
• bank
• blank
• clank
• crank
• dank
• drank
• flank
• franc

Kids Definition

septic tank

noun

: a tank in which solid sewage is broken down by bacteria