Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Catchment Area.
Catchment Area - as a noun
The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
Example: "Flood control in the missouri basin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basincatchment basindrainage areadrainage basinriver basinwatershedHypernyms (Closely Related)
geographic areageographic regiongeographical areageographical regionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The school's catchment area includes several nearby neighborhoods."
"The hospital serves a large catchment area, covering multiple cities."
"The construction project aims to improve the drainage in the catchment area."
"The organization's outreach program focuses on educating residents within the catchment area."
"The water utility company monitors the quality of the drinking water in the catchment area."
