Waterborne
(adjective)
Carried or transported by water, especially as a means of transport.
Origin:
From the english word 'water' and the old english word 'burna' meaning 'stream'.
Examples:
- The goods were shipped in waterborne containers from the port.
- The waterborne traffic on the river was heavy, with many boats and barges passing by.
- The waterborne disease was spread through contaminated water supplies.
- The waterborne trade route was the fastest and most efficient way to transport goods.
- The waterborne invasion was a daring and risky military operation, carried out by naval forces.