Sump

Pronunciation: /sʌmp/

Definitions of sump

noun a pit or hollow in which liquid collects, especially one in the floor of a building to collect drainage

Example Sentences

A1 The sump in the car collects any excess oil.

A2 Make sure to regularly check and clean the sump in your vehicle.

B1 The mechanic found a leak in the sump and had to replace it.

B2 The sump pump is essential for preventing flooding in the basement.

C1 The environmental impact of oil spills from sumps can be devastating.

C2 The engineer designed a more efficient sump system for the industrial plant.

Examples of sump in a Sentence

formal The sump in the basement collects excess water and prevents flooding.

informal Make sure to keep an eye on the sump pump to avoid any water damage.

slang I had to roll up my pants and wade through the sump to fix the leak.

figurative The sump of emotions overflowed as she finally let out all her pent-up feelings.

Grammatical Forms of sump

• past tense: sumped
• plural: sumps
• comparative: more sumpy
• superlative: most sumpy
• present tense: sump
• future tense: will sump
• perfect tense: have sumped
• continuous tense: is sumping
• singular: sump
• positive degree: sump
• infinitive: to sump
• gerund: sumping
• participle: sumping

Origin and Evolution of sump

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'sump' originated from the Middle English word 'somp', which came from the Old French word 'sompe' meaning 'marshy land'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'sump' evolved from referring to marshy land to its current usage in engineering and mechanics as a pit or reservoir for collecting liquid waste or water.