Sewage

Origin

From sewer("system of pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage") + -age or from sew ("to drain or draw off water") + -age.

Full definition of sewage

Noun

1. A suspension of water and solid waste, transported by sewers to be disposed of or processed.
2. (obsolete) sewerage.

Synonyms

• wastewater

Derived terms

• raw sewage