waterway
noun
wa·ter·way
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌwā 
ˈwä-
1
: a way or channel for water
2
: a navigable body of water
Examples of waterway in a Sentence
the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal
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When cities embed movement into daily life, through accessible parks, clean waterways, shaded paths, and community facilities, sports participation rises, emissions fall, public health costs drop, and communities become more attractive for events and tourism.
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Sebastian Buckup, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
High winds, long waterways, and brutal conditions tested the pair’s endurance.
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An industrial landscape gives way to vast marshes spliced by curving waterways.
—Kara Newman, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
The golden mussel, an invasive species that is making its way across the delta, through waterways and pipes, is now reaching as far south as Riverside County.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Sebastian Buckup, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
High winds, long waterways, and brutal conditions tested the pair’s endurance.
—Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
An industrial landscape gives way to vast marshes spliced by curving waterways.
—Kara Newman, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
The golden mussel, an invasive species that is making its way across the delta, through waterways and pipes, is now reaching as far south as Riverside County.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for waterway
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“Waterway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterway. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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