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riverway

riverway

3.0
A part of a river that boats use to carry people or goods
  • noun
  • /ˈrɪvərˌweɪ/
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  • Fishermen set up their gear along the riverway, hoping to catch a variety of fish that inhabit the waters.

Examples

  • Many tourists choose to explore the riverway by kayak, taking in the lush greenery that lines the banks.

  • Dr. Laura Mayer, OB/GYN surgeon from Riverway Clinic, performed the hysterectomy on Hinnenkamp.

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  • This portion of the St. Croix is part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a federal designation that preserves the river and its shoreline.

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  • The boat glided smoothly down the riverway, making it easy for the passengers to enjoy the scenic views.

Synonyms

channel
vsriverway
57 3.8

A deep narrow waterway that ships can use

is used for navigation routes along rivers, not only for narrow water passages
waterway
vsriverway
37 2.3

A river, canal, or channel that boats use to travel

is specifically a navigable route along a river rather than any water body
watercourse
vsriverway
1 4.8

A channel, natural or man-made, where water flows like a river

is focused on being navigable for transport rather than only carrying flowing water

How Navigable

waterway
37 2.3
riverway
3.0
river
∞ 1.0
stream
244 1.0

Surface Forms

riverway singular
riverways plural

Morphology

riverway = river + way (transparent) = river + way

Meaning is directly built from 'river' + 'way' as a route or channel used for transport, which learners can derive from the components.

Etymology

The word riverway comes from the parts river 'a large flow of water' and way 'path' or 'route'. So a riverway is a 'river path' used as a route for boats and trade.