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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Along the way, the Lakoduks also attempted to break four different Guinness World records, including trying to set the record for most waterslides ridden in a wedding dress in a single day. ABC News, 1 July 2026 The ship is packed with everything from a FlowRider surf simulator, waterslides, laser tag, an escape room, and more. Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 There’s also a heated pool, a waterslide, complimentary bikes, a trolley into Carlsbad Village and access to the Ocean Pearl Spa next door at the Westin. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Also, over at Blackberry Mountain is the Valley, where there is a small lake with a waterslide, life-sized chess, table tennis, a family pool, and more. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 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 5 Jul. 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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