waterway
noun
wa·ter·way
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌwā 
ˈwä-
1
: a way or channel for water
2
: a navigable body of water
Examples of waterway in a Sentence
the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal
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Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
The regulatory rollbacks announced earlier this month include repealing emission limits on power plants, reducing the number of waterways protected by the Clean Water Act and reconsidering limits on car exhaust set to take effect in 2027.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump on Friday said that because Chinese and Russian warships use Greenland's waterways, the island is a key for U.S. national security.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
The clinic, for kids ages 4-up, will teach participants about local waterways, conservation, and basic fishing skills.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
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waterway
noun
wa·ter·way
ˈwȯt-ər-ˌwā
ˈwät-
1
: a channel for water
2
: a body of water through which ships can travel
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