sewagesystem
nounUK /ˈsuːɪdʒ ˌsɪstəm/
US /ˈsuːɪdʒ ˌsɪstəm/
A sewage system is a big set of pipes that carry dirty water away from houses.
The city built a new sewage system to keep the streets clean.
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2. The network of underground pipes and tunnels that collect and move waste water.
Workers repaired a broken part of the sewage system under the road.
3. The whole setup, including pipes and treatment plants, for handling dirty water.
A good sewage system helps stop germs from spreading.
4. A town's or building's arrangement for getting rid of used water.
The old house had no proper sewage system, so it was hard to live in.