sewage

noun

sew·​age ˈsü-ij How to pronounce sewage (audio)
Synonyms of sewagenext
: refuse liquids or waste matter usually carried off by sewers

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More than 100 people packed a meeting Wednesday evening, with many questioning why the township was considering the move in the first place for the authority that manages the township's water and sewage system. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The bacteria comes from a variety of sources, including soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation and animals, according to the FDA. — Eva Flowe october 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Neighbors say deer could potentially be impaled, and there’s also the threat of raw sewage backing up into adjacent houses. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Oct. 2026 Careful observers can pick out sidewalks, underground sewage systems, and ceramic vases left behind. — Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sewage

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sewer entry 1

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sewage was in 1834

Phrases Containing sewage

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“Sewage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewage. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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sewage

noun
sew·​age ˈsü-ij How to pronounce sewage (audio)
: waste materials carried off by sewers

Medical Definition

sewage

noun
sew·​age ˈsü-ij How to pronounce sewage (audio)
: refuse liquids or waste matter carried off by sewers

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