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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Families will appreciate the new zero-entry Turtle Cove Adventure Pool, new waterslide tower, and the new Xplorers Club, which offers programs for children and families exploring Puerto Rico’s natural wonders and culture in hands-on ways. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026 Guests can ride down Germany's tallest indoor waterslide, go diving in a miniature sea, and hang out with flamingos in a rain forest. Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 Within the Ocean Heights area, guests can experience Eclipse Racers, the cruise line’s first dueling mat racing waterslides, the drop-in body waterslide Aura Free Fall and The Wave raft slide for up to four guests. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026 Kids can head to the aquaventure waterpark for a tube ride down the mile-long Rapids River, or, propel down the 60-foot waterslide atop the Mayan Temple. Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 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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