waterslide

noun

: 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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The playground is less playground, more sprawling treehouse, complete with climbing structures, waterslides, and two toddler-friendly pools. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 Riders on this extremely steep waterslide have to wear specialized back support to help prevent injury. — Gina Park, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 The property, which the couple has owned since 2015, also features a home theater, gym, sauna, cold plunge, putting green and a dazzling pool with a waterslide and hot tub. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 25 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 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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waterslide

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