waterslide

noun

wa·​ter·​slide ˈwȯ-tər-ˌslīd 

ˈwä-

: a continuously wetted chute (as at an amusement park) down which people slide into a pool

Examples of waterslide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Families can play freely at the kids pool with a splash pad and waterslide, while a courtyard pool is the scene of social water play, complete with a volleyball net. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

New York — A $15 million aquatic center with a six-lane pool, waterslides and a lazy river opened in Quincy, Washington, a few weeks ago. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Mountains loom in the distance as guests enjoy spacious beaches, the large wave pool, and a variety of waterslides, including Point Panic, which sends you zooming through a pitch-black tube illuminated by colorful lights. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

Cultus Lake Waterpark in British Columbia, Canada, reopened its waterslides on Wednesday in the first phase of its reopening plan following the June 15 incident, according to its official website. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for waterslide

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Kids Definition

waterslide

noun

wa·​ter·​slide -ˌslīd 

: a continuously wetted chute (as at an amusement park) down which people slide into a pool