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the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal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

Washington has touted progress in negotiations with Tehran and several Asian nations have ferried some energy through the waterway, which has been blocked because of the conflict, but the global economy is suffering. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 May 2026

Ahead of the holiday, officials are reminding those heading to the waterways to practice safe habits, in particular wearing life jackets. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the shipment of oil, gas, fertilizer and other petroleum products. —Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026

Also on Friday, the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper warned of a massive fish kill stretching at least 20 miles along the waterway near Atlanta. —Andre Butso, AJC.com, 22 May 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