catchment area

noun
UK: /ˈkætʃmənt ˈeəriə/
US: /ˈkætʃmənt ˈeriə/

  1. The geographical region from which a school's students are drawn.

    1. The school's catchment area is quite small.
    2. Living within the designated catchment area guarantees admission to the school.

  2. The area from which a hospital or other service attracts its patients or clients.

    1. Our catchment area includes three small towns.
    2. The hospital serves a large catchment area, covering several rural counties.

  3. The area of land from which rainfall flows into a river, lake, or reservoir.

    1. The river's catchment area is mostly forest.
    2. Deforestation in the catchment area can lead to increased soil erosion and flooding.

Synonyms

watershed hinterland

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "catchment area" in English means: The geographical region from which a school's students are drawn., The area from which a hospital or other service attracts its patients or clients., The area of land from which rainfall flows into a river, lake, or reservoir..

The phonetic transcription of "catchment area" is /ˈkætʃmənt ˈeəriə/ in British English and /ˈkætʃmənt ˈeriə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "catchment area": watershed, hinterland.

Example usage of "catchment area": "The school's catchment area is quite small.". More examples on the page.