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 also includes a large patio with seating, a fireplace and a waterfall feature. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Otter Creek runs right through downtown, where a waterfall provides a scenic backdrop to historic stone buildings, independent shops, and cafés. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

Reconciling Reality Beyond Vendor Plumbing To solve data quality at scale, many engineering teams assemble waterfall pipelines that query 25 or more vendors. — Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

While Florida doesn’t offer the mountaintop vistas and waterfalls found in other states, there are so many trails on land and water worth exploring, with myriad flora and fauna to encounter along the way. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 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
• cortisol
• ethanol
• fireball
• gasohol
• gossypol

Kids Definition

waterfall

noun

wa·​ter·​fall ˈwȯt-ər-ˌfȯl 

ˈwät-

: a fall of water usually from a great height