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wa·ter·shed
 watershed
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- pronunciation:
- waw
t
 r
shed
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the area of land that drains into a river, river system, lake, or the like.
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| definition 2: |
a ridge of high land that separates two such drainage areas.
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| definition 3: |
the point at which a significant change occurs in positions, opinions, or events.
Marriage was the watershed of his life. |
| related words: |
landmark |
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