Simple Definition of sewage

from our Learner's Dictionary

sewage

noun

: waste material (such as human urine and feces) that is carried away from homes and other buildings in a system of pipes
raw sewage

Cite this Entry

“Sewage.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sewage. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on sewage

More from Merriam-Webster