Bridgewater

Bridgewater is a toponym used for towns and communities in several English-speaking countries. The name derives from the words bridge and water, typically indicating a settlement near a bridge spanning a river or stream.

In the United States, Bridgewater refers to multiple places, including Bridgewater, Massachusetts, a town in Plymouth County that is part of the Greater Boston area. It is home to Bridgewater State University. Another example is Bridgewater Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, a suburban municipality in the New York metropolitan area.

In Australia, Bridgewater is a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, located along the Derwent River.

The name is used for other localities and neighborhoods in various regions, reflecting the common practice of naming places after nearby water features and crossings.