canal
noun
an artificial waterway for navigation, irrigation, etc.
canals
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pluralof canal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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With majestic temples, markets and pyramids linked by canals and causeways, Tenochtitlan was home at its peak to some 200,000 people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Amsterdam came alive with music, colour and celebration on Saturday, as thousands of people flocked to the canals to watch the city's annual Pride boat parade.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Some ships linked to the Russian government also sail from the Caspian via rivers and canals to the Black Sea where they can transit onward to other ports elsewhere in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
If you’ve ever fancied a gondola ride through Venice’s famous canals, now might be the time—many Americans have already grasped the opportunity this summer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Abuela’s face showed up, surrounded by my whole family, then the canals twisting and turning throughout the neighborhood all the way to La Cocina de la Isla.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
