Synonyms for

Waterways

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

Definition

Waterways are bodies of water that are navigable by ships or boats.

Synonyms & similar words

waterway watercourse canals channels watercourses rivers streams passages arteries aqueducts conduits ditches drains culverts flumes gutters trenches waterworks floods floodwaters freshets

Synonyms by register

Formal

watercourses channels aqueducts navigable routes

Informal

rivers streams canals brooks

Literary

liquid paths aqueous arteries fluid highways

Antonyms

land desert dryness aridity barrenness

Common collocations

  • navigable waterways
  • inland waterways
  • artificial waterways
  • natural waterways
  • waterways transport
  • waterways management
  • waterways development

Word family

noun waterway
adjective waterway

Usage note

Waterways generally refers to bodies of water that can be used for transport, such as rivers, canals, and lakes. It is often used in a more technical or official context than simply 'rivers'.

Example sentences

  1. The boat sailed through the waterways.
  2. Waterways are important for transportation and trade.
  3. The waterways were polluted by the factory.
  4. The city built a new waterway to divert the river.
  5. The waterway was too narrow for the big ship.

Quotes

  • The waterway was like a silver ribbon winding its way through the landscape.
  • I love the sound of water flowing in the waterway.
  • The waterway was a lifeline for the people who lived along its banks.

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