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

The property also includes a large patio with seating, a fireplace and a waterfall feature. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Otter Creek runs right through downtown, where a waterfall provides a scenic backdrop to historic stone buildings, independent shops, and cafés. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

Reconciling Reality Beyond Vendor Plumbing To solve data quality at scale, many engineering teams assemble waterfall pipelines that query 25 or more vendors. — Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

While Florida doesn’t offer the mountaintop vistas and waterfalls found in other states, there are so many trails on land and water worth exploring, with myriad flora and fauna to encounter along the way. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026