as in tailor
a person who sews
a good sewer who designs her own clothing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sewer
The trip to the Capitol worked: A comprehensive transportation bill recently approved by the state legislature now includes a measure prohibiting municipalities from blocking or charging for the installation of sewer lines.
—
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Pocket Hugs Quilters, sewers, and embroiderers (or anyone with a little ambition) can create pocket hugs to keep a dopamine boost on hand.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
While many of these products end up in a landfill, others clog sewers or contribute to the staggering amount of microplastics in our oceans.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Storing rainwater on the surface makes more sense than expanding the sewer system, says Jan Rasmussen, director of climate adaptation for the city of Copenhagen.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sewer
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Pocket Hugs Quilters, sewers, and embroiderers (or anyone with a little ambition) can create pocket hugs to keep a dopamine boost on hand.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
While many of these products end up in a landfill, others clog sewers or contribute to the staggering amount of microplastics in our oceans.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Storing rainwater on the surface makes more sense than expanding the sewer system, says Jan Rasmussen, director of climate adaptation for the city of Copenhagen.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sewer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewer
tailor
Noun
-
Buttonholes are piped, and then closed with tailor stitches.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
-
Algorithms also predict tumor aggressiveness, helping oncologists tailor chemo or radiation plans to each individual’s biology rather than a population average.—
Yidi Xu,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewer. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share