Waterway
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Waterway is a noun meaning A body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable.
Meaning
A body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable.
More Meanings
- A conduit or watercourse, such as on the deck of a ship, to drain water.
Example Sentences
As hundreds of volunteers and police scoured parks and waterways in an area of New Orleans Tuesday, there were many questions but few answers about the disappearance 11 days ago of a 26-year-old teacher.
Oil and liquefied natural gas tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz carry around 20% of the world’s supply. But for countries on the Persian Gulf, the waterway is more than just an energy route – it’s a lifeline for more than 100 million people.
Word Forms
- waterways
Synonyms for waterway
Depending on context, synonyms include watercourse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include watercourse, canal, waterborne, navigable, aqueduct, channel.
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