sewer
1an artificial conduit, usually underground, for carrying off waste water and refuse, as in a town or city.
to provide or equip with sewers: a tax increase necessary to sewer the neighborhood.
Origin of sewer
1Other words from sewer
- sew·er·less, adjective
- sew·er·like, adjective
Other definitions for sewer (2 of 3)
a person or thing that sews.
Origin of sewer
2Other definitions for sewer (3 of 3)
a former household officer or head servant in charge of the service of the table.
Origin of sewer
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How to use sewer in a sentence
For a week the house was sewerless while the careless short cut was remedied.
If You're Going to Live in the Country | Thomas H. Ormsbee and Richmond HuntleyThe streets are narrow, sewerless, and malodorous; but would be the delight of artists.
Albania | E. F. Knight
British Dictionary definitions for sewer (1 of 3)
/ (ˈsuːə) /
a drain or pipe, esp one that is underground, used to carry away surface water or sewage
(tr) to provide with sewers
Origin of sewer
1British Dictionary definitions for sewer (2 of 3)
/ (ˈsəʊə) /
a person or thing that sews
British Dictionary definitions for sewer (3 of 3)
/ (ˈsuːə) /
(in medieval England) a servant of high rank in charge of the serving of meals and the seating of guests
Origin of sewer
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