waterway
noun
wa·ter·way
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌwā 
ˈwä-
1
: a way or channel for water
2
: a navigable body of water
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the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal
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Both species revealed unique anatomical traits suited to life along waterways, highlighting the ecological variety within this enigmatic family of predators.
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
In the Lowcountry, December can also be an ideal month, weather wise (no humidity or mosquitoes), to enjoy presents that don’t have price tags—the natural treasures of Beaufort’s marshes and waterways.
—Stephanie Hunt, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Both species revealed unique anatomical traits suited to life along waterways, highlighting the ecological variety within this enigmatic family of predators.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
In a briefing with reporters Tuesday, Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales reiterated that the waterway’s operators seek to ensure that the Panama Canal maintains its neutrality by allowing all parties to bid on equal footing.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Waterway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterway. Accessed 3 Dec. 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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