Fatberg

Pronunciation: /ˈfætˌbɜːrg/

Definitions of fatberg

noun a large mass of solid waste, grease, and other materials that clog sewers

Example Sentences

A1 A fatberg is a large mass of solid waste found in sewers.

A2 The city workers had to remove a fatberg from the sewer system.

B1 The fatberg caused a blockage in the pipes, leading to a sewage backup.

B2 The fatberg was composed of a mixture of congealed fat, wet wipes, and other debris.

C1 Efforts to prevent fatbergs include educating the public about proper disposal of waste.

C2 Specialized equipment is often needed to break up and remove fatbergs from sewer systems.

Examples of fatberg in a Sentence

formal The city workers had to remove a massive fatberg from the sewer system.

informal I can't believe how big that fatberg was in the drain!

slang Ew, there's a gross fatberg clogging up the pipes.

figurative The accumulation of lies and deceit in the organization was like a fatberg slowly growing and causing problems.

Grammatical Forms of fatberg

• plural: fatbergs
• comparative: more fatberg
• superlative: most fatberg
• present tense: fatberg
• future tense: will fatberg
• perfect tense: has fatberged
• continuous tense: is fatberging
• singular: fatberg
• positive degree: fatberg
• infinitive: to fatberg
• gerund: fatberging
• participle: fatberged

Origin and Evolution of fatberg

First Known Use: 2013 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'fatberg' originated in the United Kingdom, specifically in London.

Evolution of the word: The term 'fatberg' was coined to describe congealed masses of fat, oil, grease, and non-biodegradable items that accumulate in sewer systems. It has since gained widespread use to refer to similar blockages in urban areas around the world.