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the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal
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The 22-mile lake on the Kenai Peninsula is the headwaters of the Kenai River, a waterway known for trout and salmon fishing.
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The risk of the waterway being blocked had also surfaced during the flare-up between Washington and Tehran in June last year.
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Once filled with fish and water birds, the waterway is now choked by algae and mud, according to Draeger.
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The headline addition is a Rhône River cruise through southern France, marking a fresh European waterway experience that blends scenic sailing with Disney-exclusive shore excursions.
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“Waterway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterway. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
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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