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Definition of watercourse

watercourse

/ˈwɔː.tərˌkɔːrs/
wa · ter · course
Plural:watercourses
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• noun

1

A natural or artificial channel through which water flows, such as a river, stream, brook, or canal, as well as the flowing body of water itself.

Example

"The environmental regulations prohibit the construction of industrial facilities within fifty meters of any natural watercourse."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'water' (from Old English 'wæter') and 'course' (from Old French 'cours', ultimately from Latin 'cursus', meaning a running or flow).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Watercourse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/watercourse
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