Meaning & Definition of word "Cesspool"
Cesspool
/ˈsɛspuːl/
noun:
- 1. A pit or underground container for the temporary storage of liquid waste and sewage.
- Example: The old house had a faulty plumbing system that caused the cesspool to overflow.
- 2. A situation or place where bad or immoral things accumulate.
- Example: The internet can sometimes feel like a cesspool of negativity and misinformation.
- 3. A foul or corrupt place.
- Example: The political arena was described by many as a cesspool of corruption.
Etymology
●From Middle English 'cespool', where 'cess' refers to 'cess' (a tax or tribute) and 'pool' refers to 'a receptacle or pit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cesspool of corruption:
A metaphorical place where corruption is prevalent.
like a cesspool:
Describes something that is filthy or morally polluted.
Related Words
sewage:
The waste matter carried away by a system of sewers.
drain:
A conduit for carrying off liquid waste.
Slang Meanings of cesspool
Meaning: A place or situation rife with undesirable elements.
● Example Sentence: That online forum is a cesspool of toxic behavior.
Meaning: An environment characterized by moral decay or corruption.
● Example Sentence: The city has turned into a cesspool of crime.