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Definition watershed in American English

watershed noun

noun
/ˈwɔtərˌʃed/
1

an event that causes an important change to take place

Example

The crisis was a watershed in the history of our country.

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turning point peak climax
1.1

a time in the evening when television channels start to broadcast programs that are only appropriate for adults

Synonyms and related words
afterglow closing time curfew color continuity live
2

a high piece of land that divides the flow of water in a particular area

Synonyms and related words
brae brink the brow
Definition watershed in American English