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Definition watershed in British English

watershed noun

noun
/ˈwɔːtə(r)ˌʃed/
1

an event that causes an important change to take place

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
turning point peak climax
1.1

a time in the evening when television stations start to broadcast programmes that are only suitable for adults

Example

the 9 o'clock watershed

Synonyms and related words
afterglow close-down closing time colour 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 British English