sump pump

noun

: a pump (as in a basement) to remove accumulations of liquid (such as water) from a sump pit

Examples of sump pump in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each add-on costs between $5 and $36 per month, and the most popular add-ons include roof leak protection, water softeners, sump pumps and well pump coverage. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Also important, Rocha said, is that people have sump pumps and backup batteries for the pumps. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Inspect for cracks and test your sump pump regularly to stay ahead of potential water issues in your basement. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026

Neighbors believe he was electrocuted while attempting to plug in a sump pump, per WKRC. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sump pump

• bump
• chump
• clump
• crump
• dump
• gump
• hump
• jump
• lump
• plump
• rump
• slump