sewerage

noun
UK: /ˈsuːərɪdʒ/
US: /ˈsuːərɪdʒ/

  1. The system of pipes and drains that carries waste water away from buildings.

    1. The city needs to invest in its sewerage system.
    2. Poor sewerage can lead to water contamination and spread diseases in our region.

  2. Waste matter carried away in sewers.

    1. The river was polluted by raw sewerage.
    2. The plant is designed to treat sewerage and industrial wastewater effectively.

Synonyms

drainage sewage sanitation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sewerage" in English means: The system of pipes and drains that carries waste water away from buildings., Waste matter carried away in sewers..

The phonetic transcription of "sewerage" is /ˈsuːərɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈsuːərɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sewerage": drainage, sewage, sanitation.

Example usage of "sewerage": "The city needs to invest in its sewerage system.". More examples on the page.