plural cascades
1
: a small, steep waterfall
especially
: one that is part of a series of waterfalls
2
: a large amount of something that flows or hangs down
a cascade of water
Her hair was arranged in a cascade of curls.
3
: a large number of things that happen quickly in a series
That decision set off a cascade of events.
cascades; cascaded; cascading
: to flow or hang down in large amounts
The water cascades over the rocks.
Her hair cascaded down around her shoulders.
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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cascade. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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