Ditch/dɪtʃ/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Feature Refers to actual ground formations—not metaphorical or abstract. The workers excavated a ditch for the new pipeline. Pro Tip 2/3Man-made Structures Emphasizes that ditches are typically created by people for specific purposes. Farmers dug irrigation ditches to water their crops. Pro Tip 3/3Non-Containment Unlike cups or boxes, ditches contain things temporarily like excess water. The ditch along the path should prevent flooding during the storm.