word
watershed
WAW-ter-shed
ˈwɔːtərʃɛdListen
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Syllable breakdown
watershed
Dictionary meaning
An area of land that drains water into a particular river or lake; also, a turning point.
Examples
- The ruling was a watershed moment for environmental law in the country.
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