waterway

noun

wa·​ter·​way ˈwȯ-tər-ˌwā 

ˈwä-

1

: a way or channel for water

2

: a navigable body of water

Synonyms of waterway

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the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal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

Others are opting to cross in the dark, popping up once clear of the waterway. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026

The waterway is a key shipping route that carried about 20% of the world's oil before the war. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 7 July 2026

To explore the waterways independently, rent kayaks or paddle boards to enjoy other paddling trails in the area. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

The effective closure of the waterway after the outbreak of the war saw oil prices surge, fueling concerns about an energy shock that could feed into higher inflation across the globe. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for waterway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• 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