channel
word
Definition
A channel is a passage, route, or system through which water, information, signals, or programs move. It can mean a narrow waterway, a TV or online station, or a way of communicating or distributing something.
Usage & Nuances
Very common across physical and abstract contexts: 'a river channel', 'a TV channel', 'a YouTube channel', 'a sales channel'. For communication, 'channel' often means an official or suitable route: 'through the proper channels'. Do not confuse it with 'canal': a canal is usually an artificial waterway, while channel is broader.
Example Sentences
We watched the news on channel 5.
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The boat moved slowly through the channel.
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Email is the best channel for customer support.
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I found a great cooking channel on YouTube last week.
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If you have a complaint, please go through the proper channels.
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We need to channel all this energy into something useful.
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