drainage

Definitions

The process of removing water or liquid waste from an area or structure.

A system of pipes, drains, or channels used to carry away surface water or sewage.

The natural or artificial removal of surface and sub-surface water from an area.

Examples

The city council approved a new project to improve the drainage system in the downtown area.

Proper drainage is essential to prevent water from pooling in your garden after a heavy rain.

Synonyms

sewerage sewage system effluence depletion exhaustion filtration runoff

Antonyms

accumulation collection retention supply replenishment inflow storage