Origin: French
suffix -age
Sewerage has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
waste matter carried away in sewers or drains
"The city council voted to upgrade the aging sewerage system after residents complained about foul odors following heavy rains."
2
a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
"The old storm drain was actually just a cracked sewerage line leaking into the garden during every heavy rainstorm."
3
A sewer system.
"The city officials announced that they would upgrade the old sewerage to prevent flooding during heavy rains."
Broader Terms (hypernyms)