Definition

The process of building or updating a system of pipes that carry waste water and sewage away from buildings.

Example

The city is investing in sewering to improve its waste management system.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new sewering project in our neighborhood?

Yeah, I read that they’re upgrading the old system.

I wonder how long the sewering will take to complete.

Hopefully not too long, or we’ll be dealing with road closures for ages.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sewering → The word 'sewering' is derived from 'sewer' (from Old French *sewer*, meaning a conduit for waste) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). Thus, 'sewering' refers to the process of creating or maintaining a sewer system for waste disposal.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sewer' as a system for waste, and '-ing' indicates the action of doing something. So, 'sewering' is the action of managing or creating that waste system.

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