waterway
noun
a river, canal, or other body of water serving as a route or way of travel or transport.
waterways
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pluralof waterway.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As the rivers, and the world, churned onward, new threats to the health of the waterways have emerged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Authorities have recommended measures including providing safer boats and life jackets, dredging waterways, deploying water guards at jetties and terminals, and ensuring boat operators are properly trained and licensed.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Many villages are located near waterways, while poor roads and a lack of bridges can make travel by land difficult.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
His organization is already restoring native plants and rebuilding natural waterways in parts of the peninsula.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
The infamous tangle of narrow streets and minor waterways known as the Barrel was bracketed by two major canals, East Stave and West Stave, each catering to a particular clientele.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
