sump pump

noun

1. a pump for removing liquid or wastes from a sump.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sump pump¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

“There was a bowl in the infield, and when it rained, I was out there with sump pumps and running extension cords. I wore boots, because I would get shocked if I didn’t.”

From Los Angeles Times

To remove excess water from the basement, consider purchasing a sump pump or wet vacuum.

From Seattle Times

With her husband traveling out of town, Thomas said it was up to her to recharge the battery to their home’s backup sump pump Sunday with her car.

From Seattle Times

And right now “atmospheric rivers” are converging on my backyard where the sump pump is dead, another thing that needs resuscitation.

From Los Angeles Times

We have a Wyze camera trained on the sump pump in our crawl space, whose feed we display on an Alexa Show.

From New York Times