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

The property is just a three-minute walk away from the beach and is made up of two identical treehouses, each including outdoor waterfall showers and bamboo beds. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026

The kitchen is anchored by a 16-foot waterfall island made from Blanc Crystal Stone and outfitted with Sub-Zero refrigeration, dual ILVE cooktop-ovens, and a full suite of Miele appliances. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026

Adapting to Central Florida was not easy for a woman who grew up Ngwo, a lush, hilly town known for its forests, caves, waterfalls and hiking trails. —Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026

But the drive itself is part of the adventure; the two-lane black top winds past waterfalls and swimming holes, beaches and tropical hikes. —Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 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