Definition of CATCHMENT

catchment

Meanings

Plural: catchments

Noun

  • a structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area)
  • Any structure or land feature which catches and holds water; the collection of such water.
  • A catchment area, or the people it serves.

Verb

  • To divide into catchment areas.

Origin / Etymology

From catch + -ment.

Scrabble Score: 18

catchment is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
catchment is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
catchment is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

catchment is a valid Words With Friends word