Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sesspool
noun
ˈsɛspul
Definition
A deep hole or pit used for storing liquid waste, often sewage.
Examples
- The old city had a reputation for being a cesspool of crime and corruption.
- The factory’s waste was dumped into a cesspool, polluting the nearby river.
Meaning
A place that is foul and dirty, symbolizing moral decay or corruption.
Synonyms
- sewage
- pit
- sump
- slough
