Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of waterfall Many visitors pair these experiences with stops at waterfalls such as Annandale Waterfalls, Seven Sisters Waterfalls and Golden Falls. —

Taryn White, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 This iconic Hanalei Bay offers surf, waterfalls and a glimpse of Hawaii’s agricultural roots. —

Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 May 2026 With a 125-foot-wide waterfall and dramatic gorge scenery, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is nicknamed the Niagara of the South—but this water feature has its own unique trait. —

Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026 In spring, waterfalls rush from snow melt and spring rains, and wildflowers burst into bloom. —

Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for waterfall

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cascade

Noun

What followed was a cascade of injuries to co-stars Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, along with polarizing roster moves such as the acquisition of D’Angelo Russell.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
The dramatic cascade is a must-see for Idaho visitors, especially in spring, when peak water levels make the falls most powerful.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026