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the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal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

But a dip in traffic has been reported over the last week after a lightning advance by Houthis on islands in the waterway. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

The public is advised to stay alert, particularly in active waterways with boat traffic, as whales can surface unexpectedly. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

From positions stretching from Japan to the Philippines, these weapons could threaten Chinese ships approaching key waterways while allied intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems provide targeting information. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

The report said thousands more people are waiting to cross the narrow waterway that has become the center of fighting. — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 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