waterway

noun

wa·​ter·​way ˈwȯ-tər-ˌwā 

ˈwä-

1

: a way or channel for water

2

: a navigable body of water

Synonyms

• canal
• aqueduct

Examples of waterway in a Sentence

the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal

Recent Examples on the Web

The vital waterway, which extends through seven U.S. states and two states in Mexico across its nearly 1,500-mile expanse, is considered sacred by many Indigenous tribes. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025

The runoff from these surfaces often brings with it pollution that gets into storm drains and eventually ends up in lakes and other local waterways. —La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025

La Isla Secreta – Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico How to access: Open exclusively to resort guests, La Isla Secreta is located on a private island tucked deep within the lush waterways of Rosewood Mayakoba. —Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Beijing is sending planes and ships into Taiwan’s airspace and waterways more often and for longer periods. —Lev Nachman, Foreign Affairs, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for waterway

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

waterway

noun

wa·​ter·​way ˈwȯt-ər-ˌwā 

ˈwät-

1

: a channel for water

2

: a body of water through which ships can travel