sewer

/ˈsoʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

A pipe or channel for carrying waste water from buildings to a treatment plant or a natural body of water.

“The city’s sewer system was built over a century ago and needed to be updated.”

2. verb

To direct or convey (something) into a sewer, especially waste or sewage.

“The construction crew will sewer the pipe to the storm drain.”

3. noun

A person or entity responsible for operating or maintaining a sewer system.

“The sewer crew worked through the night to fix the pipe leak.”

Synonyms

  • drain
  • outlet

Antonyms

  • generator
  • source