sewers

[US]/ˈsjuːəz/
[UK]/ˈsuːərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.drainage channels or pipes for carrying off sewage; seamstresses or tailors
v.to lay down sewage pipes

Phrases & Collocations

storm sewers

sewers system

sewers network

sewers maintenance

sewers overflow

sewers inspection

sewers repair

sanitary sewers

combined sewers

sewers problems

Example Sentences

the city has a complex network of sewers.

workers are cleaning the sewers to prevent flooding.

pollution from factories often ends up in the sewers.

the sewers are essential for urban sanitation.

many cities are upgrading their sewers to handle more rainwater.

some historic buildings are built over old sewers.

during heavy rains, the sewers can overflow.

inspecting the sewers is crucial for maintenance.

there are numerous myths about the creatures living in sewers.

new technologies are being developed to monitor sewers.

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