Sewer

/ˈsuːər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An underground conduit for carrying off drainage water and waste matter.

The city is upgrading the old sewer system to prevent flooding.

A person who sews, especially as a profession or hobby.

She is a skilled sewer who makes custom clothing for clients.

Middle English: from Old French 'sewiere', from 'seuir' meaning to drain.

sewer system

A network of pipes and tunnels for sewage disposal.

sewer grate

A cover over a sewer opening to prevent debris from entering.

sewer backflow

The reversal of flow in a sewer pipe, typically due to blockages or overloading.

sewage

Waste water and excrement conveyed in sewers.

drainage

The system of drains or drains themselves for removing excess water.

wastewater

Water that has been used and contaminated.

To be stuck in a bad situation.

After that huge error, he felt like he was in the sewer.

A place that is dirty and undesirable.

That part of town is a real sewer; I avoid it at all costs.