waterway
Waterway (noun) means a river, canal, or channel that boats can travel along. Example: “The canal is one of the busiest waterways in the country.”
How to use waterway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA navigable stretch of water, like a river or canal, used for boat travel.
Word forms
waterways plural
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The canal is one of the busiest _____ in the country.
Etymology
From Old English wæterweġ, a compound of "water" and "way" — a path made of water.
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What does “waterway” mean?
The word “waterway” means a river, canal, or channel that boats can travel along. In plain terms, a navigable stretch of water, like a river or canal, used for boat travel.
How do you use “waterway” in a sentence?
Here is “waterway” used in a sentence: “The canal is one of the busiest waterways in the country.”
What part of speech is “waterway”?
“Waterway” is a noun.
Where does the word “waterway” come from?
The word “waterway” comes from Old English. From Old English wæterweġ, a compound of "water" and "way" — a path made of water.
Is “waterway” a common word?
“Waterway” is an uncommon word in modern English.