wastewater

noun

waste·​wa·​ter ˈwāst-ˌwȯ-tər 

-ˌwä-

: water that has been used (as in a manufacturing process) : sewage

Examples of wastewater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Our work was industrially focused, including water and wastewater, power utilities, commercial fireproofing, FDOT, marine industries and, in general, corrosion protection of steel and concrete structures. — Marci Woodward, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

Gardner provides water, wastewater and electric utilities for residential and commercial properties within city limits. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

State parks officials said in a release that the improvement project includes installation of new gas, water, wastewater and communication lines, along with accessibility upgrades. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Bluesign assesses chemical inputs, material traceability, resource use, emissions, wastewater and worker safety, among other areas. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wastewater

• imprimatur
• underwater
• auteur
• blotter
• cotter
• daughter
• hotter
• mater
• otter
• plotter
• rotter
• slaughter