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the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal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

The athleticwear brand has debuted a fully electric inland waterway barge in Vietnam in tandem with CMA CGM and Vietnamese port operator Gemadept. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Feast on fresh fruits, pastries, cold cuts, omelettes, and traditional foul mudammas while traversing the ancient waterway. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines while transiting the waterway, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Potential impact to global food system Higher premiums are bad news for Ukraine’s vital agriculture exports, 90% of which transit the waterway. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 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