ClimateAugust 23, 2026
sump
SUMP
Definition
A pit or hollow at the lowest point of a space, such as a basement, designed to collect and drain away excess water.
Etymology
Originating from Middle Low German or Middle Dutch, the word is related to 'sump' meaning a swamp or marsh. It evolved to describe a low-lying cavity or reservoir used to hold unwanted liquids.
In the news
The article mentions a sump pump as part of flood prevention efforts that residents are installing to protect their basements from future water damage.
Threat of flooding looms over Niagara as heavy rain forecast
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