waterway

noun

wa·​ter·​way ˈwȯ-tər-ˌwā 

ˈwä-

1

: a way or channel for water

2

: a navigable body of water

Synonyms

• aqueduct
• canal
• channel
• conduit
• course
• flume
• racecourse
• raceway
• watercourse

Examples of waterway in a Sentence

the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal

Recent Examples on the Web

Seeking alternative transit The closure of the Moselle is holding up around 70 ships, as there are no alternative waterways for large freighters. —Sin To, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Hit the Urbanna Kayak Trail for an experience that combines exploration of the local waterways with centuries of history. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024

For the past year, the Houthis have disrupted global commerce in one of the world's most crucial waterways, the Red Sea leading to the Suez Canal, but this is only the tip of the iceberg. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

Since then, floodwaters contaminated with fecal soup have been flowing into people's homes as well as the waterways, Vasto said. —Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

waterway

noun

wa·​ter·​way ˈwȯt-ər-ˌwā 

ˈwät-

1

: a channel for water

2

: a body of water through which ships can travel