Synonyms of waterfall

waterfall

noun

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfȯl 

as in cascade

a fall of water usually from a great height

I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cascade
• fall(s)
• cataract
• rapid(s)
• flume
• chute
• white water
• shoot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waterfall

This is an easy species to grow and will provide an uninterrupted waterfall of foliage to your unending delight. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026

Here, thick jungles offer unique adventures, from spotting wildlife like jaguars and tapirs to swimming beneath waterfalls or summiting Victoria Peak, the country’s second-highest mountain. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

The kitchen features porcelain counters with a matching backsplash, a waterfall island, Thermador appliances and connects to a large family room before extending to a private deck. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Then, get out of town for a leisurely drive along the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, where cliffs and waterfalls cling to the road’s edges for 19 winding miles. — Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026