How Do You Spell SEWER?

Pronunciation: [sˈuːə] (IPA)

The word "sewer" is spelled with two different pronunciations, and this affects its phonetic transcription. When referring to the underground system for carrying off waste water and sewage, it is pronounced /ˈsuːər/. However, when referring to a person who sews, it is pronounced /ˈsəʊər/. In both cases, the word is spelled the same, but the stress and vowel sounds differ. This emphasizes the importance of understanding context when it comes to spelling and pronunciation in the English language.

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SEWER Meaning and Definition

  1. A sewer is a system of underground pipes, channels, or tunnels specifically designed to carry and transport waste materials, such as human, household, or industrial wastes, typically in liquid or semi-solid form. This system is an integral part of a city's or town's infrastructure, responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation of a community.

    The primary function of a sewer is to collect and remove wastewater and other unwanted substances from buildings and transport them to treatment facilities for purification or disposal. The network of pipes, often gravity-fed or assisted by pumps, connects various areas and structures within a region, directing the flow towards a wastewater treatment plant or a central point of disposal, such as a river or a sea.

    Sewers are typically made of durable materials, like concrete or plastic, to withstand the corrosive effects of the carried waste and to prevent leaks or blockages. They are built underground to minimize their visual impact on the environment and maximize efficiency in waste management. The design and construction of sewer systems involve careful planning and engineering considerations to ensure proper flow, prevent backups, and maintain the health and safety of the surrounding areas.

    Overall, sewers play a crucial role in maintaining public health and cleanliness by effectively removing waste from residential, commercial, and industrial areas, preventing the spread of diseases and minimizing pollution of natural water sources.

  2. A pipe or conduit for removing surface water, excrement, and liquid waste.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • One who sews; to sew up, to enclose in anything sewed; to enclose by sewing.
    • A channel or pipe to carry off the used or surface water, and the liquid filthy matter, of a town or city.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SEWER

The word "sewer" originated from the Latin word "exaquārius", which was derived from "ex" (out) and "aquārius" (pertaining to water). It referred to a drain or conduit that carried away water. Over time, the word evolved into Old French as "esseveoir", meaning a watercourse or water drain. From Old French, it became Middle English "sewere", and eventually "sewer" in Modern English, retaining its original meaning of an underground channel or pipe used for carrying away sewage or waste water.

Idioms with the word SEWER

  • sewer hog The idiom "sewer hog" refers to a person who is very greedy, filthy, or wicked. It is used to describe someone who is morally corrupt or unethical.

Similar spelling words for SEWER

Plural form of SEWER is SEWERS

Conjugate verb Sewer

CONDITIONAL

I would sewer
you would sewer
he/she/it would sewer
we would sewer
they would sewer

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sewering
you would be sewering
he/she/it would be sewering
we would be sewering
they would be sewering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sewer
you would have sewer
he/she/it would have sewer
we would have sewer
they would have sewer

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sewering
you would have been sewering
he/she/it would have been sewering
we would have been sewering
they would have been sewering

FUTURE

I will sewer
you will sewer
he/she/it will sewer
we will sewer
they will sewer

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sewering
you will be sewering
he/she/it will be sewering
we will be sewering
they will be sewering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sewered
you will have sewered
he/she/it will have sewered
we will have sewered
they will have sewered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sewering
you will have been sewering
he/she/it will have been sewering
we will have been sewering
they will have been sewering

IMPERATIVE

you sewer
we let´s sewer

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sewer

PAST

I sewered
you sewered
he/she/it sewered
we sewered
they sewered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sewering
you were sewering
he/she/it was sewering
we were sewering
they were sewering

PAST PARTICIPLE

sewered

PAST PERFECT

I had sewered
you had sewered
he/she/it had sewered
we had sewered
they had sewered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sewering
you had been sewering
he/she/it had been sewering
we had been sewering
they had been sewering

PRESENT

I sewer
you sewer
he/she/it sewers
we sewer
they sewer

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sewering
you are sewering
he/she/it is sewering
we are sewering
they are sewering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sewering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sewered
you have sewered
he/she/it has sewered
we have sewered
they have sewered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sewering
you have been sewering
he/she/it has been sewering
we have been sewering
they have been sewering

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