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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In addition to its numerous waterslides and pools, Star of the Seas features the Crown’s Edge aerial adventure course, a rock climbing wall, a miniature golf course, a sports court, a FlowRider surf simulator, laser tag, an escape room and karaoke. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2025 On Saturday, the festivities continue with a community fun day, which includes treats, a waterslide for children, a beach clean up along with tours and collecting oral histories from people who’ve visited the beach in its earlier years. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025 Plus, if the waves are your favorite part, water parks offer wave pools, along with other attractions like thrilling waterslides, raft rides, lazy rivers and more. Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 31 July 2025 Outdoor amenities include seven pools (one with a retractable roof), four waterslides, 13 hot tubs, a ropes course, the one-of-its-kind Cliffhanger swing, and an 11-story dry slide. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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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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