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 of waterfall

• cascade

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

One of this writer's personal favorites, the waterfall blazer has lapels that layer and drape beautifully along the bust, becoming less dramatic down the length of the jacket. —Julia Guerra, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026

Back in the primary bedroom, there’s a multi-color backlit onyx bar, and steps from the bed is a marble jacuzzi tub with a waterfall feature. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026

Today, another kind of treasure typically lures travelers to Franklin, though, one found among the trails, waterfalls, and scenic byways of the community. —Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026

Built in 1996 and located in the Bittersweet Woods neighborhood, the house has 2 1/2 bathrooms, custom closets in each bedroom and a primary bedroom suite with waterfall-edge vanities, an electric fireplace, a body-spray shower and a jetted tub. —Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for waterfall

• aerosol
• alcohol
• arbitral
• basketball
• butanol
• cannonball
• carbinol
• catarrhal
• cortisol
• ethanol
• fireball
• gasohol

Kids Definition

waterfall

noun

wa·​ter·​fall ˈwȯt-ər-ˌfȯl 

ˈwät-

: a fall of water usually from a great height