Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

backwater

noun

/ˈbækˌwɔːtər/

Definition

A part of a river where the current is slow or stagnant.

Examples

We paddled our canoe into the calm backwater, away from the hustle of the main river.
The small town felt like a backwater, untouched by modern developments.
After the storm, the backwater created a beautiful habitat for local wildlife.

Meaning

Backwater refers to a place or situation that is quiet, isolated, or lacks progression. It can also describe a body of water that is not flowing due to blockage or lack of current.