Synonyms of waterfall

waterfall

noun

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfȯl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cascade
• fall(s)
• cataract
• rapid(s)
• flume
• chute
• white water
• shoot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waterfall

Adults can head to the 20,000-square-foot Acqualina Spa, with an outdoor terrace hosting a spa pool, heated jet pool, and Roman waterfall spa; multiple steam rooms and saunas; and 11 treatment rooms plus a private spa suite for two. —Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026

Overused looks like builder-grade granite, waterfall edges, and matching cabinets are losing appeal. —Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026

Clifty Falls State Park Chasing waterfalls in southern Indiana? —Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore features the sandstone cliffs along Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula from Munising to Grand Marais, along with sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forests, waterfalls, beaches and wild shoreline. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Jan. 2026