sewage
/ˈsuː.ɪd͡ʒ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sewages
Meaning · English
A suspension of water and solid waste, transported by sewers to be disposed of or processed.
Noun
Examples
Untreated sewage can pollute rivers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sewage” mean?
A suspension of water and solid waste, transported by sewers to be disposed of or processed.
Is “sewage” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.