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sewerage

American  
[soo-er-ij] / ˈsu ər ɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the removal of waste water and refuse by means of sewers. sewer.

  2. a system of sewers. sewer.

  3. sewage.

sewerage British  
/ ˈsuːərɪdʒ /

noun

  1. an arrangement of sewers

  2. the removal of surface water or sewage by means of sewers

  3. another word for sewage

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Etymology

Origin of sewerage

First recorded in 1825–35; sewer 1 + -age

Example Sentences

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He studied water supply and sewerage engineering at Zhengzhou University in central China.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Northern Ireland's Utility Regulator is responsible for regulating the electricity, gas, water and sewerage industries in Northern Ireland, but not home heating oil.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Fans of historic heavy machinery can visit a railway museum, a museum dedicated to Toyota and even a museum about sewerage systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Additionally, they have promised a A$5bn boost to infrastructure to support local councils by paying for water, power and sewerage at housing development sites.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

There were no paved roads, minimal electricity, inadequate sewerage.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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