waterway
noun
wa·ter·way
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌwā 
ˈwä-
1
: a way or channel for water
2
: a navigable body of water
Examples of waterway in a Sentence
the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal
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Native young people from seven tribes paddled 310 miles down the Klamath River in northern California to celebrate the restoration of the waterway.
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Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Exclusively available to this select group, the bespoke excursion offers a rare opportunity to explore New York City’s waterways in true Aman style.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Anglers All is kind and non-judgmental to new anglers, sells tons of gear and literature, and has served me well on my quest to learn how to navigate Colorado waterways.
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Over the last 15 years, more than two-thirds of the waterway has been slowly brought back to life through concerted efforts to remove or cap toxic muck.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Exclusively available to this select group, the bespoke excursion offers a rare opportunity to explore New York City’s waterways in true Aman style.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Anglers All is kind and non-judgmental to new anglers, sells tons of gear and literature, and has served me well on my quest to learn how to navigate Colorado waterways.
—Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Over the last 15 years, more than two-thirds of the waterway has been slowly brought back to life through concerted efforts to remove or cap toxic muck.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for waterway
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“Waterway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterway. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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waterway
noun
wa·ter·way
ˈwȯt-ər-ˌwā
ˈwät-
1
: a channel for water
2
: a body of water through which ships can travel
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