drainage
Translation
drainage, sewerage
Examples
The city needs to improve its drainage system.
The city needs to improve its drainage system.
Poor drainage caused the field to flood.
Poor drainage caused the field to flood.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) drainage poor drainage The area has poor drainage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sewerage, runoff, outflow
Etymology
From 'drain' plus the suffix '-age', indicating a system or process.
Memory Tips
Think of 'rain' going down a 'drain'. The 'drainage' system handles this process.