Sewer: meaning, definitions and examples

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sewer

 

[ หˆsuหษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

underground system

A sewer is a system of underground pipes and channels that carry sewage and wastewater away from buildings to a treatment facility.

Synonyms

drainage system, waste disposal system

Examples of usage

  • The sewer system in the city is over a hundred years old.
  • They found a rat in the sewer.
  • The sewer pipe burst, causing a flood in the street.
Context #2 | Noun

person who sews

A sewer is a person who sews or stitches fabric together to create garments or other items.

Synonyms

seamstress, stitcher

Examples of usage

  • She is a talented sewer and can make her own clothes.
  • The sewer carefully hemmed the dress.
  • My grandmother was a skilled sewer.

Translations

Translations of the word "sewer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esgoto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kanalisation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saluran pembuangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฝะฐะปั–ะทะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kanalizacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ‹ๆฐด้“ (gesuidล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉgout

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alcantarillado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanalizasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์ˆ˜๋„ (hasudo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุตุฑู ุงู„ุตุญูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanalizace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kanalizรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‹ๆฐด้“ (xiร shuวdร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kanalizacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกveita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะฝะฐะปะธะทะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanalizasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alcantarillado

Etymology

The word 'sewer' originated from the Middle English word 'sewere' which came from the Old French word 'seour', meaning a conduit or drain. The concept of sewers for sanitation dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Romans, who built sophisticated sewer systems. Sewers have played a crucial role in public health by preventing the spread of diseases caused by contaminated water.

See also: sew, sewing.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,468 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.