cesspool Meaning & Definition
What Does Cesspool Mean?
Cesspool is used as a noun meaning An underground pit where sewage is held. It can also mean A filthy place.
Cesspool at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsɛsˌpuːl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | sink, sump and cesspit |
| Plural | cesspools |
Cesspool Definition (Noun)
- An underground pit where sewage is held.
- A filthy place.
Noun
- (by extension) A filthy place.
Synonyms of Cesspool
Cesspool synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cesspool
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Cesspool in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
cesspool (plural cesspools)
Words That Rhyme With Cesspool
Origin of Cesspool
Origin 1: From earlier sesspool. Origin uncertain.
Origin 2: Perhaps from Italian cesso (“privy, a toilet”) + English pool. Alternatively, an alteration of English dialectal suspool, from suss, soss (“a puddle; mire”) + pool. Another possible derivation is from a folk etymology (influence from pool) from earlier cesperalle, alteration of Middle English suspiral, from Middle French souspirail (“an air hole”), from soupirer, souspirer (“to sigh, breathe”), from Latin suspirare.
Cesspool Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of cesspool is //ˈsɛsˌpuːl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Cesspool
What part of speech is cesspool?
Cesspool is a noun.
What is another word for cesspool?
Close synonyms of cesspool are sink, sump and cesspit. See the full list of cesspool synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cesspool?
The plural of cesspool is cesspools.