noun
waterway
noun
1
A river, canal, or channel that boats can travel along.
"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.
Common pairings
inland waterway
navigable waterway
Word Forms
waterways plural
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Etymology
From Old English wæterweġ, a compound of "water" and "way" — a path made of water.