Synonyms for

Watersheds

Verb / ˈwɔ:tɜ:ˌʃedz / / ˈwɑ:tɜ:ˌʃedz / Another word for watersheds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Watersheds are areas of land where all of the water that falls from the sky and drains off the land comes together in one place, usually a body of water like a river, lake, or ocean.

Synonyms & similar words

drainagebasin landmark basin drainagearea riverbasin watershed catchmentbasin waterparting turningpoint divide catchmentarea basin catchment watercourse waterway aquifer brook creek stream tributary estuary floodplain delta marsh swamp

Example sentences

  1. The Amazon River watershed is the largest in the world.
  2. The Chesapeake Bay watershed covers parts of six states.
  3. The drought has caused a decrease in water flow in the California watershed.
  4. The community is working to protect the watershed from pollution.
  5. The water in the lake comes from a small watershed in the nearby mountains.

Quotes

  • We all live in a watershed. We're all downstream from somebody. - David Suzuki
  • A river is more than an amenity, it is a treasure. - Oliver Wendell Holmes
  • I am a river, and I will eventually become the watershed. - Joy Harjo

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