Synonyms of canal

canal

noun

kə-ˈnal 

as in aqueduct

an open man-made passageway for water

the Panama Canal opened a much easier and shorter passageway from the Atlantic to the Pacific

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aqueduct
• waterway
• river
• watercourse
• conduit
• flume
• racecourse
• raceway
• channel
• course
• gutter
• spillway
• sluice
• floodway
• stream
• millrace
• millstream
• torrent
• sluiceway
• trough
• rivulet
• tideway
• swash

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of canal

Cervical insufficiency, also referred to as an incompetent cervix, is a condition that occurs typically in the second trimester (typically between 14-24 weeks) when the cervical canal prematurely dilates and effaces, often leading to miscarriage or preterm birth. —Essence, 11 Apr. 2025

Now the state will never get the money, leaving dozens of projects in limbo, from a plan to raise roads in St. Augustine to a $150 million effort to strengthen canals in South Florida. —Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025

Earlier this week, Hegseth visited U.S. troops, met with Panamanian officials, and toured the canal. —Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025

Usually accommodating 6 to 12 passengers, the barges can navigate canals dating back to the early 1600s. —Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 10 Apr. 2025