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

The Newtown Creek has been undergoing extensive remediation following years of pollution that includes toxic sediment and untreated sewage. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 13 July 2026

In another case, a child contracted it while swimming in Lake Michigan and in yet another, a man was infected while cleaning up sewage. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 11 July 2026

The pipes had clogged and the room was flooded with sewage coming up a drain. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

The city closed Mexican Kitchen due to the sewage issue and low score and suspended their permit. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 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