SINCE 1828
sewer
noun (1)
sew·er
| \ ˈsü-ər
, ˈsu̇r\
, ˈsu̇r\
Definition of sewer
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a medieval household officer often of high rank in charge of serving the dishes at table and sometimes of seating and tasting
sewer
noun (2)
sew·er
| \ ˈsō-ər
\
\
Definition of sewer (Entry 2 of 3)
: one that sews
sewer
noun (3)
sew·er
| \ ˈsü-ər
, ˈsu̇r\
, ˈsu̇r\
Definition of sewer (Entry 3 of 3)
: an artificial usually subterranean conduit to carry off sewage and sometimes surface water (as from rainfall)
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More Definitions for sewer
sewer
noun
sew·er
| \ ˈsü-ər
\
\
Kids Definition of sewer
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a usually covered drain to carry off water and waste
sewer
noun
sew·er
| \ ˈsō-ər
\
\
Kids Definition of sewer (Entry 2 of 2)
: someone that sews
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