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January 02, 2018 watershed [waw-ter-shed, wot-er-] noun 1. an important point of division or transition between two phases, conditions, etc.: The treaty to ban war in space may prove to be one of history's great watersheds. 2. Chiefly British. the ridge or crest line dividing two drainage areas; water parting; divide. ways to say Non-Traditional Holidays To Celebrate ways to say Fantastic Festivities Around the World WORD OF THE DAY watershed continued... QUOTES For we stand, although the nation is unaware of the fact, upon a watershed of history; unless due care is taken we shall cross it blindfold and march on to a destination which is hidden from our gaze. -- Ronald Clark, Queen Victoria's Bomb, 1967 ORIGIN Watershed may be an ordinary English compound, the element shed having the rare sense "a part made in one's hair." Watershed may also be a loan translation from the German compound Wasserscheide (Scheide in German means "boundary, border, limit, divide"). Watershed entered English in the 18th century. MORE FROM THE WEB OTHERS ARE READING 1 How Big Is Your Vocabulary This Week? No need for a logomachy. Prove your vocabulary prowess. 2 Trending Words This Week Find out the biggest words from Dec 9 to Dec 14. 3 Quotes That'll Forever Melt Your Heart Words of wisdom about kindness 4 These Words Used To Be Inoffensive Words that can now do more harm than good. 5 Tidings of a Word of the Day Quiz No need for a cri de coeur, here's another quiz ready for you! © 2017 Dictionary.com, LLC. ABOUT CONTACT You are subscribed to the Word of the Day as: matzom229@gmail.com Subscriber since: September 06, 2017 Unsubscribe Dictionary.com, LLC. 555 12th Street Suite 500 Oakland CA 94607 Manage your subscription Terms & Privacy