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

Wastewater applications remain untested The researchers envision placing future versions of the biobattery inside wastewater pipes, where microorganisms could use organic matter in the water as fuel. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Root’s climate-tech company, Matter, created Regen, a universal, reusable, and self-cleaning filter for laundry machines that captures up to 97% of microscopic clothing fibers that would otherwise end up in wastewater systems. — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Much of the Winter Springs system was built decades ago, and the lack of maintenance for decades shows The pipes, lift stations, and wastewater treatment capacity determines whether water is safe and service is reliable. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

In August, executives from a wastewater disposal company were charged with felony oil theft, money laundering and organized crime. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Oct. 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