drainage
Translation
drainage, sewerage
Examples
The house has a good drainage system.
The house has a good drainage system.
Poor drainage can cause flooding.
Poor drainage can cause flooding.
Grammar Patterns
a drainage system a system for removing water The city needs a new drainage system.
poor/good drainage the quality of water removal The field has poor drainage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sewerage, draining, outflow
Etymology
From the verb 'drain' + '-age' (a suffix indicating action, process, or result).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'age' or 'era' of managing water flow. It's the whole system or process.