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waterways

The word “waterways” has 3 syllables: wa-ter-ways

It's pronounced as /ˈwɔːtɚˌweɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for waterways?

In the thesaurus, “waterways” has 23 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for waterways along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for waterways

  • aqueducts
  • canals
  • channels
  • conduits
  • courses
  • floodways
  • flumes
  • gutters
  • millraces
  • millstreams
  • racecourses
  • raceways
  • rivers
  • rivulets
  • sluices
  • sluiceways
  • spillways
  • streams
  • swashes
  • tideways
  • torrents
  • troughs
  • watercourses

Meanings of waterways

  • noun
    1. A body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable.
    2. A conduit or watercourse, such as on the deck of a ship, to drain water.

Example Sentences

  • The region is known for its network of natural waterways.
  • Pollution in the waterways has become a serious environmental concern.
  • Boats use the waterways to transport goods between cities.
  • The government invested in cleaning up the nation's waterways.
  • These ancient waterways were once vital trade routes.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms or another words to waterways, such as: aqueducts, canals, channels, conduits, courses, floodways, flumes.

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