sewer

1 of 3

noun (1)

sew·​er ˈsü-ər 

ˈsu̇r

: an artificial usually subterranean conduit to carry off sewage and sometimes surface water (as from rainfall)

sewer

2 of 3

noun (2)

sew·​er ˈsō-ər 

: one that sews

sewer

3 of 3

noun (3)

sew·​er ˈsü-ər 

ˈsu̇r

: a medieval household officer often of high rank in charge of serving the dishes at table and sometimes of seating and tasting

Synonyms of sewer

Noun (2)

• tailor
• stitcher

Examples of sewer in a Sentence

Noun (2)

a good sewer who designs her own clothing

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Hospital wastewater has been shown to promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, potentially making sewer systems hotspots for antimicrobial resistance, according to a new Swedish study published in Nature Communications. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

From there, the wastewater travels through sewer pipes to a treatment plant or, in some instances, a septic system. — Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026

As governor, Rockefeller emphasized development of the state's infrastructure, such as roads, sewers and bridges. — Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Both developments may require additional reviews of their effects on surrounding infrastructure, including water capacity, sewer systems, stormwater management, traffic and utilities. — Lauren Breunig, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from assewer, essiver to drain, from Vulgar Latin *exaquare, from Latin ex- + aqua water — more at island

Noun (3)

Middle English, from Anglo-French asseour, literally, seater, from Anglo-French asseer to seat — more at assize

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sewer

• bluer
• breuer
• brewer
• couper
• ewer
• fewer
• fluor
• hewer
• newer
• skewer
• truer
• viewer

Kids Definition

sewer

1 of 2 noun

sew·​er ˈsō(-ə)r 

: one that sews

sewer

2 of 2 noun

sew·​er ˈsü-ər 

ˈsu̇(-ə)r

: a usually covered drain to carry off water and sewage