channel

noun
UK: /ˈtʃæn.əl/
US: /ˈtʃæn.əl/

  1. A long, narrow space filled with water, often connecting two larger bodies of water.

    1. The boat sailed down the channel. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ships use the channel to get to the port avoiding shallow areas. [ ] [ ]

  2. A television or radio station.

    1. What channel is the football on? [ ] [ ]
    2. The news channel reported the event as it was unfolding, providing real-time updates. [ ] [ ]

  3. A way of communicating or expressing something.

    1. Email is a useful channel. [ ] [ ]
    2. Diplomacy provides a channel for nations to resolve disputes peacefully. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

waterway direct programme path strait conduct station route
channel verb

  1. To direct something into a particular place or situation.

    1. She channeled her energy into work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to channel resources into developing new products. [ ] [ ]

  2. To express something such as an emotion or idea through a particular way.

    1. The actor channeled his anger. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist skillfully channeled emotions through their powerful artwork. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "channel" in English means: A long, narrow space filled with water, often connecting two larger bodies of water., A television or radio station., A way of communicating or expressing something..

The phonetic transcription of "channel" is /ˈtʃæn.əl/ in British English and /ˈtʃæn.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "channel": waterway, direct, programme, path, strait, conduct, station, route.

Example usage of "channel": "The boat sailed down the channel.". More examples on the page.