sewage

noun

sew·​age ˈsü-ij 

: refuse liquids or waste matter usually carried off by sewers

Examples of sewage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Paved sidewalks, sewage systems and wastewater treatment plant. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

His job hauling buckets of sewage from the latrines was no fun. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

The first phase of the Tijuana River Gates project is designed to keep at least 5 million gallons of sewage a day out of the river. — Mark Sanchez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026

Check for public safety warnings about flash flooding or sewage contamination before swimming. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

sewer entry 3

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sewage

• sewage farm
• sewage plant
• sewage treatment plant
• sewage works

Kids Definition

sewage

noun

sew·​age ˈsü-ij 

: waste materials carried off by sewers

Medical Definition

sewage

noun

sew·​age ˈsü-ij 

: refuse liquids or waste matter carried off by sewers