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

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Think ziplines, towering waterslides, simulated sky diving and surfing. Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 There’s a new family pool with a zero-entry, lazy river, and corkscrew waterslide, plus six new pickleball courts ready for action. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026 Float down the 920-foot lazy river or take the whole family on the Victoria Falls waterslide, a group raft ride. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2026 Participants will explore techniques like Mod Podge image transfers and waterslide decals. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2026 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 28 Mar. 2026.

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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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