Definition of waterfallnext
as in cascade
a fall of water usually from a great height I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall

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Recent Examples of waterfall The property also includes a large patio with seating, a fireplace and a waterfall feature. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Otter Creek runs right through downtown, where a waterfall provides a scenic backdrop to historic stone buildings, independent shops, and cafés. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026 Reconciling Reality Beyond Vendor Plumbing To solve data quality at scale, many engineering teams assemble waterfall pipelines that query 25 or more vendors. — Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 While Florida doesn’t offer the mountaintop vistas and waterfalls found in other states, there are so many trails on land and water worth exploring, with myriad flora and fauna to encounter along the way. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waterfall
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cascade
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  • Where to play and relax Johnston Canyon, a labyrinth of limestone rocks and cascades, sees a fraction of the visitors in winter than in summer.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The intricate jewels feature a floral diamond cluster at the ear and a cascade of graduating diamonds enclosed within a glittering frame.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Waterfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfall. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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