How to pronounce "watershed"

• "watershed" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "watershed"

Noun

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

Synonyms:

• watershed
• water parting
• divide

Noun

the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flood control in the Missouri basin"

Synonyms:

• river basin
• basin
• watershed
• drainage basin
• catchment area
• catchment basin
• drainage area

Noun

an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend; "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"

Synonyms:

• landmark
• turning point
• watershed