floodway Definition
- 1a channel or conduit designed to carry floodwaters around or away from an area that would otherwise be inundated by the flood
- 2an area of land adjacent to a river or stream that is reserved for the discharge of floodwaters
Using floodway: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "floodway" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The floodway was constructed to protect the town from flooding.
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The floodway diverts water away from the city center.
Example
The floodway is a critical component of the city's flood control system.
floodway Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for floodway
- bypass channel
- flood channel
- flood relief channel
Summary: floodway in Brief
A 'floodway' [fluhd-wey] is a channel or conduit designed to carry floodwaters around or away from an area that would otherwise be inundated by the flood. It can also refer to an area of land adjacent to a river or stream that is reserved for the discharge of floodwaters. Examples of usage include 'The floodway was constructed to protect the town from flooding.' and 'The floodway diverts water away from the city center.'
