Definitions
an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
Word origin
From water + shed. A calque of German Wasserscheide.
Used in a sentence
“In the minds of many, 1847 was a watershed year during which Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Astraea were reclassified as asteroids.”
“Coronavirus has been a watershed for the railways. It has accelerated the decline of season tickets and reduced business travel after years of steadily rising passenger numbers.”
“Green's Dictionary of Slang is a watershed publication in the annals of slang lexicography, being, beyond doubt, the most comprehensive scholarly dictionary of slang ever published.”
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