watershed
Translation
watershed, turning point, catchment area
Examples
The river's watershed covers a huge area.
The river's watershed covers a huge area.
The invention of the internet was a watershed moment.
The invention of the internet was a watershed moment.
Grammar Patterns
a watershed ((moment/event)) a turning point The invention of the internet was a watershed moment.
the ((river's)) watershed the area draining into a river The river's watershed covers a huge area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: turning point, milestone, drainage basin, catchment area
Etymology
From 'water' + 'shed' (in an old sense meaning 'divide' or 'ridge'). It's the line that 'sheds' water into different river basins.
Memory Tips
Imagine a shed roof. Rainwater goes to one side or the other. A 'watershed' is like that for a landscape, or for a period in time.