CEFR B2

waterway

noun

Meaning

A river, canal, or other route on water used for travel and transport.

Examples

The Suez Canal is a vital man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
Many cities grew up along the ancient Roman waterways, which were essential for trade.

Synonyms: channel, canal, route, passage

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waterway (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtərˌweɪ/

Definition

A river, canal, or other route on water used for travel and transport.

Examples

The Suez Canal is a vital man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
Many cities grew up along the ancient Roman waterways, which were essential for trade.
Environmentalists are concerned about pollution affecting the health of the local waterway.

How to Use waterway

waterway for (prepositional phrase): Indicates the purpose or use of the waterway. — "This canal serves as a waterway for transporting agricultural products."
along the waterway (prepositional phrase): Describes movement or location beside the waterway. — "We walked along the waterway, enjoying the peaceful scenery."

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