Synonyms for

Catchment

Verb / ˈkætʃmʌnt / Another word for catchment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an area or region that collects water, especially rainwater

Synonyms & similar words

watershed basin reservoir pond lake cistern tank well aquifer waterworks

Example sentences

  1. The catchment area of the river is huge.
  2. The city has built a new catchment system to collect rainwater.
  3. The catchment of the reservoir is surrounded by hills.
  4. The catchment basin of the lake is responsible for the water supply of the city.
  5. The catchment of the aquifer has been damaged by pollution.

Quotes

  • The earth is a giant catchment basin, and we're not treating it that way.
  • The catchment of the soul has its own geography.
  • There is a great deal of water in the world, but very little of it is fit for drinking. That is why we need to protect our catchment areas.

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