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

Nairobi County’s disaster management officer, Bramwell Simiyu, said sewage and garbage discharged from homes along the banks of the Mathare River ends up clogging the waterway, worsening flooding in Nairobi during periods of heavy rain. — ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

In early November, raw sewage bubbled out of manholes in neighborhoods from Rio Vista to Las Olas Isles and Coral Ridge after king tides and heavy rain overwhelmed the city’s wastewater and pump systems. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

Officials in both cities pushed back against the plan, citing concerns over the lack of communication and fears that the large-scale projects would severely impact infrastructure like water and sewage systems. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

Robert Barham of the development group said selling the land for single-family wouldn’t offset water and sewage infrastructure costs, and the 2021 pre-annexation agreement already permits multifamily on the site. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

sewer entry 1

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