Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ditch
noun
/dɪtʃ/
Definition
A long, narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage.
Examples
- After the rain, water flowed into the ditch along the side of the road.
- They dug a ditch to help irrigate the fields.
- He decided to ditch his old car for something more reliable.
Meaning
Ditch refers to a type of trench or excavation that is often used to hold or redirect water or for other purposes.
Synonyms
- trench
- channel
- gutter
- moat
