waterfall

noun

wa·​ter·​fall ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfȯl 

ˈwä-

1

a

: a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream

b

: an artificial waterfall (as in a hotel lobby or a nightclub)

2

: something resembling a waterfall

Synonyms

• cascade
• cataract
• fall(s)

Examples of waterfall in a Sentence

I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall.

Recent Examples on the Web

Throughout the video, Kate and her big sister are shown being pampered and enjoying the 5-star hotel's amenities, including the fluffy terry cloth bathrobes and the Drifter’s Lazy River at Explorers Island, which has two spray cannons and a 9-foot waterfall. —Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024

Niagara Falls Is Where Nature Meets Freedom As its name suggests, a visit to the twin cities of Niagara Falls is a meeting with one of nature's most efficient energy creators—a waterfall. —Kiratiana Freelon, Parents, 21 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

waterfall

noun

wa·​ter·​fall ˈwȯt-ər-ˌfȯl 

ˈwät-

: a fall of water usually from a great height