C1nounurbanenvironment
US/ˈsuː.ər/
UK/ˈsuː.ə/
an underground pipe or tunnel that carries waste water and waste from buildings away
In context
A broken sewer pipe flooded the basement of the office building.
The city plans to build a new sewer system for the northern district.
Heavy rain filled the storm sewer and water spilled onto the street.
Words that go with sewer
noun + noun
- sewer systemThe old sewer system cannot handle so many new homes.
- sewer pipeWorkers replaced a damaged sewer pipe under the road.
- sewer lineThe plumber found a blockage in the main sewer line.
- storm sewerLeaves had blocked the storm sewer.
adjective + noun
- clogged sewerA clogged sewer caused the bad smell in the hallway.
verb + preposition
- connect to the sewerNew buildings must connect to the sewer.