Word
sewerage
Phoneticssew·er·age, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsuɝɪdʒ/
UK/sˈuːəɹɪdʒ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the system of pipes and treatment plants that carry away waste water from homes and businesses. It is a technical word for the sewage system.
n. the system of pipes, pumping stations, and treatment facilities used to carry away and treat waste water from a community. Often used in technical or formal contexts to distinguish from the general term 'sewage'.
Examples
“The city is upgrading its sewerage system to prevent leaks.”
“Engineers discovered a major leak in the sewerage network that was contaminating the local river.”
“Modern urban planning requires a robust sewerage infrastructure to manage the high volume of wastewater generated by dense populations, ensuring public health and environmental safety.”
Examples
simple
“The city is upgrading its sewerage system to prevent leaks.”
contextual
“Engineers discovered a major leak in the sewerage network that was contaminating the local river.”
complex
“Modern urban planning requires a robust sewerage infrastructure to manage the high volume of wastewater generated by dense populations, ensuring public health and environmental safety.”
Real-World Examples
“The country’s power infrastructure was badly affected, disrupting drainage and sewerage systems, raising concerns about public health.” “Wessex Water said their investigation had found "no issues" with any of their assets, while the substance did not pass through their sewerage network.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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