Meaning & Definition of word "Sewer"

Sewer

/ˈsuːər/

1. An underground conduit for carrying off drainage water and waste matter.
- Example: The city is upgrading the old sewer system to prevent flooding.
2. A person who sews, especially as a profession or hobby.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To be stuck in a bad situation.

● Example Sentence: After that huge error, he felt like he was in the sewer.

Meaning: A place that is dirty and undesirable.

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