sewage

noun

sew·​age ˈsü-ij 

: refuse liquids or waste matter usually carried off by sewers

Examples of sewage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That means if the sewage system backs up, the sink could be tainted. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

The combined sewage-overflow tanks that are supposed to divert sewage from running into the canal won’t be complete until 2029 — a seven-year delay that might require parts of the canal to be re-dredged again to remove the contamination. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026

Researchers have identified potential alternatives — including seaweed, cassava waste, single-cell proteins produced by fungi and even sewage. — Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

The water and sewage institute has reported interruptions at several water treatment plants due to power outages caused by the quake. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

sewer entry 1

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sewage

• sewage farm
• sewage plant
• sewage treatment plant
• sewage works

Kids Definition

sewage

noun

sew·​age ˈsü-ij 

: waste materials carried off by sewers

Medical Definition

sewage

noun

sew·​age ˈsü-ij 

: refuse liquids or waste matter carried off by sewers