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“Sewer” or “Sower”

sewer / sower are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

sewer s·UW·er

  • nouna waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water.
  • nounsomeone who sews.

sower s·OW·er

  • nounsomeone who sows.
Usage

Examples in context

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“sewer”

  • …it into an into underground sewer.
  • …and the local water & sewer authority.
  • …and accidentally falling into a sewer.
  • …and improvements to the storm sewer system.
  • …drainage canal, the Robey Street sewer and all the underground work…
  • …a mysterious connection to the Sewer King.
  • …Scotland he was appointed as 'sewer' to Queen Anne, a courtier…
  • …department included one cutter, one sewer, a costume coordinator and a…
  • …land graded and water and sewer pipes installed.
  • …of underground utilities including water, sewer and gas lines, as well…

“sower”

  • The Sower Reaps is a 1914 American…
  • The Sower Reaps

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