cesspool
3 synonyms for cesspool, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An underground pit that collects and holds sewage or wastewater.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use cesspool
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cesspool of corruption
moral cesspool
empty the cesspool
Etymology
Origin disputed. It may combine an old Italian word for a toilet with English "pool," though several other, more roundabout, theories exist too.
Full origin of cesspool →Frequently asked questions
What does “cesspool” mean?
The word “cesspool” means an underground pit that collects and holds sewage or wastewater. In plain terms, literally a sewage pit, or figuratively any place that is disgustingly dirty or corrupt.
How do you pronounce “cesspool”?
“Cesspool” is pronounced SEHS-pool (/ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “cesspool” in a sentence?
Here is “cesspool” used in a sentence: “The old farmhouse still relied on a cesspool instead of a modern septic system.”
What part of speech is “cesspool”?
“Cesspool” is a noun.
Where does the word “cesspool” come from?
The word “cesspool” comes from Italian. Origin disputed. It may combine an old Italian word for a toilet with English "pool," though several other, more roundabout, theories exist too.
How many meanings does “cesspool” have?
“Cesspool” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an underground pit that collects and holds sewage or wastewater.
