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

Prolonged pump stoppages could lead to a disastrous local scenario of ruptured water supply, district heating, and sewage pipes, even if electricity remains available elsewhere in the country. — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

Breed technically finished her journey from Oregon to Mexico in private three miles offshore to avoid the sewage and pollution crisis from the Tijuana River. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

That was due to the hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage and industrial waste that were dumped into its waters every day for over a century. — Asia London Palomba, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026

More than 100 people packed a meeting Wednesday evening, with many questioning why the township was considering the move in the first place for the authority that manages the township's water and sewage system. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

sewer entry 1

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