Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

watershed

Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːtərʃɛd]

Word

Learn how to use watershed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) a watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls in it drains into a specific place, like a river or lake. It’s like a big bowl that collects rainwater and lets it flow to the same spot.

Example

The watershed of the river provides water for many plants and animals.

Example

This area is not part of the watershed, so it doesn't drain into the same river.

Example

Can you show me where the watershed for this lake is located?

Context: “events or changes”

(noun) a watershed moment is an important event that leads to significant change. It’s like a turning point in a story where everything changes afterwards.

Example

The invention of the internet was a watershed moment for communication.

Example

The decision to ignore the problem was not a watershed moment; things just stayed the same.

Example

What do you think was the watershed moment in history that changed everything?

How to pronounce watershed

Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːtərʃɛd]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s