sewerage

noun

sew·​er·​age ˈsü-ə-rij How to pronounce sewerage (audio)
ˈsu̇r-ij
Synonyms of seweragenext
1
: the removal and disposal of sewage and surface water by sewers
2
: a system of sewers
3
: sewage

Examples of sewerage in a Sentence

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To compare, the most recent rate increases were 5.9% for water and 4.5% for sewerage. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 The surge in rainfall because of climate change has overwhelmed many sewerage systems - including in big cities like New York, says Ann Thomas, sanitation team lead at UNICEF. NPR, 19 Nov. 2025 The tiny home is already outfitted with hot and cold water pipes, electricity wiring, sockets, and box LED lights, and all of the sewerage amenities are also in place. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025 There was also an incident in April when about 1,000 gallons of wastewater leaked into Lake Michigan from the sewerage district's South Shore facility, but that was due to a broken pipe. Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sewerage

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sewerage was in 1834

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“Sewerage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewerage. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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sewerage

noun
sew·​er·​age ˈsü-ə-rij How to pronounce sewerage (audio)
ˈsu̇(-ə)r-ij
1
: sewage
2
: the removal and disposal of sewage and surface water by sewers
3
: a system of sewers

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