Word of the DayWord of the Day · October 20, 2026
watershed
- WAW-ter-shed · noun
- An event or period marking a turning point in a situation.
- “The legislation represents a watershed moment for environmental policy.”
- Origin: From English 'water' and 'shed' (ridge of high ground), originally meaning the dividing line between river systems.
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