drainfield

American  

[dreyn-feeld] / ˈdreɪnˌfild /

noun

1. an open area, the soil of which absorbs the contents of a septic tank.

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Etymology

Origin of drainfield

drain + field

Example Sentences

"This can inhibit the natural breakdown of materials in your septic tank, as well as harm the environment if they are released in the drain field or back up into the yard."

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2022

“Rural wastewater is usually managed with a septic tank and a drain field, which slowly infiltrates the wastewater into the ground,” Professor White said.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2016

They can prolong the lifespan of the drain field systems.

From Washington Times • Aug. 20, 2016

State-of-the-art kitchen, finished basement, sitting room, furnace, roof, drain field; electrical and other infrastructure replaced or updated.

From Washington Times • Jun. 18, 2015