sewage

American  

[soo-ij] / ˈsu ɪdʒ /

noun

1. the waste matter that passes through sewers.

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sewage British  

/ ˈsuːɪdʒ /

noun

1. waste matter from domestic or industrial establishments that is carried away in sewers or drains for dumping or conversion into a form that is not toxic

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Etymology

Origin of sewage

1825–35; sew(er) ¹ (as if the ending was -er ¹ ) + -age

Example Sentences

Millions of litres of raw sewage have flown into the waters off Wellington's picturesque south coast beaches since the breakdown of the Moa Point facility on February 4.

From Barron's

The ship has experienced sewage problems, and sailors are overtaxed and some are even considering leaving the Navy after returning home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two more said the ship had sewage problems.

From The Wall Street Journal

But like many Japanese cities, Osaka's water and sewage pipes are ageing - a growing cause for safety concern.

From BBC

One of the biggest sewage spills in U.S. history started Jan. 19 and lasted about a week, after a 60-year-old, 6-foot-wide pipe collapsed.

From The Wall Street Journal