sump pump
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sump pump
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, just weeks before, the sump pump in my basement was working overtime in the teeth of torrential rains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
If water collects in certain spots, or if your crawl space is consistently damp, consider installing a sump pump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
We have a Wyze camera trained on the sump pump in our crawl space, whose feed we display on an Alexa Show.
From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2023
Installing a sump pump and remodeling with storm-resistant building materials can help.
From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2022
On the third day, an electrician came and installed a dedicated 20-amp circuit for the sump pump.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
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