waterway

noun
UK: /ˈwɔːtəweɪ/
US: /ˈwɔːtərweɪ/

  1. A river, canal, or other route used for travel by boat.

    1. The boat sailed down the waterway.
    2. The city thrived because it was located on a major waterway for trade.

  2. A channel or passage carrying water, especially for irrigation or drainage.

    1. The waterway drained the field quickly.
    2. Farmers rely on the intricate waterway system to irrigate their crops during the dry season.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "waterway" in English means: A river, canal, or other route used for travel by boat., A channel or passage carrying water, especially for irrigation or drainage..

The phonetic transcription of "waterway" is /ˈwɔːtəweɪ/ in British English and /ˈwɔːtərweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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