sewerage
Translation
sewerage, sewage system, drainage
Examples
The city needs to invest in its sewerage system.
The city needs to invest in its sewerage system.
Poor sewerage can lead to public health problems.
Poor sewerage can lead to public health problems.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) as a noun The town's sewerage is very old.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sewage system, drainage system. Note: 'sewage' is the waste matter, 'sewerage' is the system for carrying it away.
Etymology
From 'sewer' (a drain) + '-age' (a suffix indicating a system or collection).
Memory Tips
The '-age' at the end often refers to a collection or system, like 'baggage' or 'postage'. So, 'sewerage' is the whole system of sewers.