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the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Bungalows and rooms are built around lush vegetation and tranquil waterways, plus the hotel boasts its own private beach as well as a glittering pool.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Some analysts say Washington should be focusing on large numbers of small naval vessels, capable of carrying a few missiles or drones each, and dispersing them across a vast range of waterways, negating Beijing’s advantage in missile numbers by presenting too many targets to handle.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Water Wonderland The water wonderland plate, originally issued in 1954, celebrates Michigan's rich heritage of tourism lakes in waterways.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 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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