Meaning & use

channel

noun·Everyday

A path or passage through which something, such as water, information, or communication, flows.

See it in a sentence

Rainwater flowed through a narrow channel dug alongside the road.

She switched the television to a news channel to catch the latest headlines.

A note on using this word

Channel can describe a physical waterway, a broadcast frequency, or a route for communication, such as diplomatic channels.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To direct something, such as energy or resources, toward a particular purpose.

She channeled her frustration into training for the upcoming marathon.

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