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
Examples of waterfall in a Sentence
I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall.
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AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
This peaceful mountain town has easy access to hiking trails, waterfalls and crystal clear swimming holes.
—Jp Shaffer
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
The trail ends at a 30-foot waterfall that’s flowing for now.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
This could lead to widespread legal uncertainty and a waterfall of litigation — which might be the unspoken aim of the Trump legal team.
—Jay Weaver
july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for waterfall
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“Waterfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterfall. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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waterfall
noun
wa·ter·fall
ˈwȯt-ər-ˌfȯl
ˈwät-
: a fall of water usually from a great height
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