sewer
word
/ˈsuɝ/
SOO-ur
/ˈsjuːə/
SYOO-uh
Definition
A sewer is an underground pipe or channel that carries waste water and dirty liquids away from houses or buildings.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to large, public underground waste channels. Not to be confused with 'sewer' (the person who sews). Common phrases: 'sewer system', 'open sewer'. Mostly used in technical or civic contexts.
Spanish: alcantarilla - cloacaPortuguese (BR): esgoto - rede de esgotoPortuguese (PT): esgoto - rede de esgotoChinese (Simplified): 下水道 - 污水管道Chinese (Traditional): 下水道 - 汙水管道Hindi: नाला - सीवरArabic: مجاري - قنوات الصرف الصحيBengali: নালা - ম্যানহোলRussian: канализация - сточная трубаJapanese: 下水道Vietnamese: cống - ống cống ngầmKorean: 하수도 - 오수관Turkish: kanalizasyon - lağımUrdu: نکاسِ آب کی نالیIndonesian: selokan - got
Example Sentences
The dirty water goes into the sewer.
basic
They are repairing the sewer under the street.
basic
A rat ran out of the sewer.
basic
Heavy rain can sometimes flood the sewers.
natural
Don't drop trash into the sewer — it causes blockages.
natural
The city is upgrading its old sewer system to prevent leaks.
natural