channel
Translation
channel, station, waterway, route
Examples
What channel is the news on?
What channel is the news on?
The ship sailed through the channel.
The ship sailed through the channel.
We need to open a new channel of communication.
We need to open a new channel of communication.
Grammar Patterns
a TV/news/sports ((channel)) a type of channel I like the history channel.
a ((channel)) of sth. a channel of something This is a channel of information.
Similar Words
Synonyms: station (TV), waterway, route, medium
Etymology
From Old French 'chanel', from Latin 'canalis' (pipe, groove), related to 'canna' (reed, cane).
Memory Tips
Think of a TV remote 'channeling' different shows to your screen. A channel is a path for something to flow, whether it's water or information.