waterslide

noun

wa·​ter·​slide ˈwȯ-tər-ˌslīd How to pronounce waterslide (audio)
ˈwä-
: a continuously wetted chute (as at an amusement park) down which people slide into a pool

Examples of waterslide in a Sentence

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The resort is debuting its new Coral Cay Adventure Park in summer 2026, complete with waterslides, splash pad, sports lawn, and arcade. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026 Best Hotels & Resorts Park Hyatt Aviara Park Hyatt Aviara has a classy, coastal vibe and an adults-only pool with private cabanas and views overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon, a natural wetland preserve; there’s also a family pool with two waterslides and a sandy play area. Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 There are six villas, a restaurant flanked by a saltwater pool and waterslide, a clubhouse, a spa and another lawn tennis court. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Grown-ups bring a ladder to climb into the enormous fruit, kids gather up their inflatable toys, someone makes a waterslide out of a piece of rind, and the whole community spends the day splashing in the juice and pulp (being careful to remove the seeds first). Literary Hub, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for waterslide

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterslide was in 1889

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“Waterslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterslide. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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waterslide

noun
wa·​ter·​slide -ˌslīd How to pronounce waterslide (audio)
: a continuously wetted chute (as at an amusement park) down which people slide into a pool
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