sewer

[ soo-er ]

/ ˈsu ər /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR sewer ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

an artificial conduit, usually underground, for carrying off waste water and refuse, as in a town or city.

verb (used with object)

to provide or equip with sewers: a tax increase necessary to sewer the neighborhood.

Origin of sewer

1375–1425; late Middle English suer(e) <dialectal Old French se(u)wiere overflow channel (compare Old French ess(e)ouer(e) ditch) <Latin *exaquāria drain for carrying water off, equivalent to Latin ex-ex-¹ + aqu(a) water + -āria, feminine of -ārius-ary; see sew², -er²

OTHER WORDS FROM sewer

sew·er·less, adjectivesew·er·like, adjective

Words nearby sewer

Seward Peninsula, Seward's Folly, Seward, William H., Sewell, sewellel, sewer, sewerage, sewer pill, sewin, sewing, sewing circle

Definition for sewer (2 of 3)

sewer²

[ soh-er ]

/ ˈsoʊ ər /

noun

a person or thing that sews.

Origin of sewer

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at sew¹, -er¹

Definition for sewer (3 of 3)

sewer³

[ soo-er ]

/ ˈsu ər /

noun

a former household officer or head servant in charge of the service of the table.

Origin of sewer

1300–50; Middle English, aphetic <Anglo-French asseour seater, equivalent to Old French asse(oir) to seat (<Latin assidēre to attend upon; see assiduous) + -our-or²

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Example sentences from the Web for sewer

People too far away from sewer pipes usually have septic tanks.
A dirty and growing problem: Too few toilets|Stephanie Parker|September 24, 2020|Science News For Students
Romania is on a climbing trend right now, especially in rural parts, where most are now connected to natural gas, water and sewer systems.
Running for Mayor in Romania|Eugene Robinson|September 24, 2020|Ozy
Utilities—like power, communication, water, and sewer lines—are usually located alongside roads, so those are also threatened.
California wildfires may give way to massive mudslides|Ula Chrobak|September 17, 2020|Popular Science
Using a bank of samples from a treatment plant in Massachusetts, the company found that the virus showed up in the sewers in early March—around the same time as the first confirmed case.
Tackling covid|Tate Ryan-Mosley|August 19, 2020|MIT Technology Review

And, Malone explained, the city’s infrastructure, including its sewer system, didn’t keep up as the city expanded.
Border Report: Border Hospitals Are Still Struggling|Maya Srikrishnan|July 6, 2020|Voice of San Diego
In fact, he's even a kind of modern-day Orpheus, descending into the sewer to bet his life and find redemption.
New York’s Greatest Show Or How They Did Not Screw Up ‘Guys and Dolls’|Ross Wetzsteon|April 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The son of a fashion model and sewer contractor, Walker grew up Mormon and graduated from Village Christian High School.
Actor Paul Walker, Star of ‘The Fast and the Furious’ Films, Dies In Car Crash|Marlow Stern|December 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In June, a court ruled that JPMorgan would lose $842 million of the $1.22 billion in sewer debt it held.
JP Morgan Chase’s Long List of Expensive Legal Settlements Grows Even Longer|Nina Strochlic, William O’Connor|September 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A lot of older cities have sewer systems that take rainwater, sewage, and industrial wastewater in the same pipe.
Surfing Is Less Mystical and More High Tech Says a New Book|Josh Dzieza|August 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
(The piece has also been shown with sewer pipe and old logs replacing the carpet).
This Bench Recycles Bad Carpet as Good Art|Blake Gopnik|June 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Four men, who were employed in cleansing a sewer, were so affected by the fœtid vapours, that they were unable to ascend.
The Book of Three Hundred Anecdotes|Various
Noon dinner and supper were served by cupbearer, sewer, carver, and assistants.
Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed.|S. A. Reilly
Dear brother, I hope you are getting along good, and in good spirits; you must not mind the failure of the sewer bills, etc.
The Wound Dresser|Walt Whitman
To do this a by-pass was taken from the sewer a short distance before reaching the site of the tanks.
ASCE 1193: The Water-Works and Sewerage of Monterrey, N. L., Mexico|George Robert Graham Conway
Septic tanks take care of the sewerage better than the sewer systems in some towns.
Farm Mechanics|Herbert A. Shearer

British Dictionary definitions for sewer (1 of 3)

sewer¹

/ (ˈsuːə) /

noun

a drain or pipe, esp one that is underground, used to carry away surface water or sewage

verb

(tr) to provide with sewers

Word Origin for sewer

C15: from Old French esseveur, from essever to drain, from Vulgar Latin exaquāre (unattested), from Latin ex- 1 + aqua water

British Dictionary definitions for sewer (2 of 3)

sewer²

/ (ˈsəʊə) /

noun

a person or thing that sews

British Dictionary definitions for sewer (3 of 3)

sewer³

/ (ˈsuːə) /

noun

(in medieval England) a servant of high rank in charge of the serving of meals and the seating of guests

Word Origin for sewer

C14: shortened from Anglo-French asseour, from Old French asseoir to cause to sit, from Latin assidēre, from sedēre to sit

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	sewer
释义	sewer ¹ [ soo-er ] / ˈsu ər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sewer ON THESAURUS.COM noun an artificial conduit, usually underground, for carrying off waste water and refuse, as in a town or city. verb (used with object) to provide or equip with sewers: a tax increase necessary to sewer the neighborhood. Origin of sewer ¹ 1375–1425; late Middle English suer(e) <dialectal Old French se(u)wiere overflow channel (compare Old French ess(e)ouer(e) ditch) <Latin *exaquāria drain for carrying water off, equivalent to Latin ex-ex-¹ + aqu(a) water + -āria, feminine of -ārius-ary; see sew², -er² OTHER WORDS FROM sewer sew·er·less, adjectivesew·er·like, adjective Words nearby sewer Seward Peninsula, Seward's Folly, Seward, William H., Sewell, sewellel, sewer, sewerage, sewer pill, sewin, sewing, sewing circle Definition for sewer (2 of 3) sewer² [ soh-er ] / ˈsoʊ ər / noun a person or thing that sews. Origin of sewer ² Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at sew¹, -er¹ Definition for sewer (3 of 3) sewer³ [ soo-er ] / ˈsu ər / noun a former household officer or head servant in charge of the service of the table. Origin of sewer ³ 1300–50; Middle English, aphetic <Anglo-French asseour seater, equivalent to Old French asse(oir) to seat (<Latin assidēre to attend upon; see assiduous) + -our-or² Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sewer People too far away from sewer pipes usually have septic tanks. A dirty and growing problem: Too few toilets\|Stephanie Parker\|September 24, 2020\|Science News For Students Romania is on a climbing trend right now, especially in rural parts, where most are now connected to natural gas, water and sewer systems. Running for Mayor in Romania\|Eugene Robinson\|September 24, 2020\|Ozy Utilities—like power, communication, water, and sewer lines—are usually located alongside roads, so those are also threatened. California wildfires may give way to massive mudslides\|Ula Chrobak\|September 17, 2020\|Popular Science Using a bank of samples from a treatment plant in Massachusetts, the company found that the virus showed up in the sewers in early March—around the same time as the first confirmed case. Tackling covid\|Tate Ryan-Mosley\|August 19, 2020\|MIT Technology Review And, Malone explained, the city’s infrastructure, including its sewer system, didn’t keep up as the city expanded. Border Report: Border Hospitals Are Still Struggling\|Maya Srikrishnan\|July 6, 2020\|Voice of San Diego In fact, he's even a kind of modern-day Orpheus, descending into the sewer to bet his life and find redemption. New York’s Greatest Show Or How They Did Not Screw Up ‘Guys and Dolls’\|Ross Wetzsteon\|April 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The son of a fashion model and sewer contractor, Walker grew up Mormon and graduated from Village Christian High School. Actor Paul Walker, Star of ‘The Fast and the Furious’ Films, Dies In Car Crash\|Marlow Stern\|December 1, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In June, a court ruled that JPMorgan would lose $842 million of the $1.22 billion in sewer debt it held. JP Morgan Chase’s Long List of Expensive Legal Settlements Grows Even Longer\|Nina Strochlic, William O’Connor\|September 20, 2013\|DAILY BEAST A lot of older cities have sewer systems that take rainwater, sewage, and industrial wastewater in the same pipe. Surfing Is Less Mystical and More High Tech Says a New Book\|Josh Dzieza\|August 1, 2013\|DAILY BEAST (The piece has also been shown with sewer pipe and old logs replacing the carpet). This Bench Recycles Bad Carpet as Good Art\|Blake Gopnik\|June 27, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Four men, who were employed in cleansing a sewer, were so affected by the fœtid vapours, that they were unable to ascend. The Book of Three Hundred Anecdotes\|Various Noon dinner and supper were served by cupbearer, sewer, carver, and assistants. Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed.\|S. A. Reilly Dear brother, I hope you are getting along good, and in good spirits; you must not mind the failure of the sewer bills, etc. The Wound Dresser\|Walt Whitman To do this a by-pass was taken from the sewer a short distance before reaching the site of the tanks. ASCE 1193: The Water-Works and Sewerage of Monterrey, N. L., Mexico\|George Robert Graham Conway Septic tanks take care of the sewerage better than the sewer systems in some towns. Farm Mechanics\|Herbert A. Shearer British Dictionary definitions for sewer (1 of 3) sewer¹ / (ˈsuːə) / noun a drain or pipe, esp one that is underground, used to carry away surface water or sewage verb (tr) to provide with sewers Word Origin for sewer C15: from Old French esseveur, from essever to drain, from Vulgar Latin exaquāre (unattested), from Latin ex- 1 + aqua water British Dictionary definitions for sewer (2 of 3) sewer² / (ˈsəʊə) / noun a person or thing that sews British Dictionary definitions for sewer (3 of 3) sewer³ / (ˈsuːə) / noun (in medieval England) a servant of high rank in charge of the serving of meals and the seating of guests Word Origin for sewer C14: shortened from Anglo-French asseour, from Old French asseoir to cause to sit, from Latin assidēre, from sedēre to sit Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to sewer septic tank, gutter, trench, conduit, drainpipe, cesspool, cloaca
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sewer

noun

verb (used with object)

Origin of sewer

OTHER WORDS FROM sewer

Words nearby sewer

Definition for sewer (2 of 3)

noun

Origin of sewer

Definition for sewer (3 of 3)

noun

Origin of sewer

Example sentences from the Web for sewer

British Dictionary definitions for sewer (1 of 3)

noun

verb

Word Origin for sewer

British Dictionary definitions for sewer (2 of 3)

noun

British Dictionary definitions for sewer (3 of 3)

noun

Word Origin for sewer

Words related to sewer