Cool MateMeaning of Sewers
Pipes that transport wastewater and stormwater, typically underground.
In simple words: Pipes that carry waste or a place where waste water is stored.
Sewers in a sentence
- The city's old sewers often back up after heavy rain.
- In many towns, the sewers are not maintained properly, leading to pollution.
- The smell coming from the sewers was unbearable during the summer.
- They discovered a network of ancient sewers beneath the old city.
- The engineer designed a new system to improve the efficiency of the sewers.
How to use Sewers
Used to describe both the system of pipes and the underground channels; more common in urban contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'sewage' - both deal with waste and flow underground.
Related words
Collocations with Sewers
- underground sewers
- storm sewers
- sanitary sewers
- clogged sewers
Common mistakes with Sewers
- Confused with 'sewer' which can mean both the pipe and a person who sews.
- Incorrectly using 'sewer' as plural instead of 'sewers'.
- Using the term to describe treatment plants, instead of just the pipes.
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Frequently asked questions about Sewers
What does Sewers mean?
Pipes that carry waste or a place where waste water is stored.
What is the definition of Sewers?
Pipes that transport wastewater and stormwater, typically underground.
How do you use Sewers in a sentence?
The city's old sewers often back up after heavy rain.
Can you give another example of Sewers?
In many towns, the sewers are not maintained properly, leading to pollution.
What are synonyms for Sewers?
Common alternatives include drain, pipeline, wastewater system, sanitary system.
What words go with Sewers?
It commonly pairs with underground sewers, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, clogged sewers.
What are common mistakes when using Sewers?
Confused with 'sewer' which can mean both the pipe and a person who sews. Incorrectly using 'sewer' as plural instead of 'sewers'. Using the term to describe treatment plants, instead of just the pipes.
How do you pronounce Sewers?
US: //ˈsuːərz//, UK: //ˈsjuːəs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sewers?
Used to describe both the system of pipes and the underground channels; more common in urban contexts.