waterway

noun

1. A river, canal, or other route of water that boats and ships can travel along, especially one used for transporting goods.

   B1

   countable

   • "The city is built on a wide waterway."A2
   • "The canal is an important waterway for local trade."B1
   • "The government plans to dredge the waterway so that larger ships can reach the port."B2

2. Any natural or artificial channel through which water flows.

   B2

   countable

   • "Leaves had blocked the narrow waterway behind the house."B1
   • "Heavy rain turned the dry waterway into a rushing stream."B2