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 park also has more than a dozen waterfalls, at their most impressive in spring, though weather conditions can influence them year-round. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Visitors are still allowed to walk behind the waterfall, the site reports. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026

For more remote beauty, the islands of Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof give you the chance to indulge in natural hot springs—along with all the fjords, glaciers, and waterfalls in between. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Just off of World Center Drive, Caribe Royale Orlando is an exquisite property, complete with eight dining experiences; a pool, waterfall, waterslide, and splash pad; sports court; convention center; and fishing pier. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 Sep. 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