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

Recent Examples on the Web The on-site Falls Pool Oasis has a lagoon-style pool with waterfalls, winding waterslides, and a kid's splash zone. Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024 Top-deck features include eight hot tubs, five pools, three Perfect Storm waterslides, a surf simulator, mini golf, climbing walls, zipline and the Splashaway Bay water play area. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2024 Options there include Atlantis Resort and its waterpark, aquariums, and waterslides, as well as shopping and lounging on the beach. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024 Family Fun Day will follow the parade from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Prado Park, 4500 El Mar Drive, with a waterslide, DJ tunes and face painting. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterslide 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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