sewage

noun

sew·​age ˈsü-ij 

: refuse liquids or waste matter usually carried off by sewers

Examples of sewage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Concerns over raw sewage Gottlieb said weather conditions had raised the risk of contamination. — CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Rivers, lakes, and groundwater are affected by sewage, industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and excessive extraction. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

The food permit of a Plano restaurant was temporarily suspended due to sewage issues during the latest round of city health inspections, according to the inspection reports. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

In April, a federal judge halted the construction of an immigration detention center in Williamsport, Maryland, citing severe sewage concerns. — Philip Wang, Time, 20 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

sewer entry 3

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sewage

• sewage farm
• sewage plant
• sewage treatment plant
• sewage works

Kids Definition

sewage

noun

sew·​age ˈsü-ij 

: waste materials carried off by sewers

Medical Definition

sewage

noun

sew·​age ˈsü-ij 

: refuse liquids or waste matter carried off by sewers