waterfall

wa·ter·fall

noun \-ˌfȯl\

Definition of WATERFALL

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

Examples of WATERFALL

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

First Known Use of WATERFALL

before 12th century

Related to WATERFALL

Synonyms: cascade, cataract, fall(s)

Related Words: flume; chute (also shute), rapid(s), shoot, white water

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Rhymes with WATERFALL

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