What is another word for catchment?
Pronunciation: [kˈat͡ʃmənt] (IPA) 
Catchment refers to an area where rainwater is collected and stored. There are several synonyms for catchment, including watershed, basin, drainage area, river basin, and water divide. Watershed and basin are commonly used terms for a catchment area. Drainage area is another term that is commonly used to describe a catchment, particularly in urban areas. River basin is another synonym for a catchment, which refers to an area that is drained by a river and its tributaries. Lastly, water divide refers to the high elevation area that separates two or more catchments. These synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context.
