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

Take, for example, the three namesake waterfalls that cascade 60 feet down to the lush landscape. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

This spa has been a wellness landmark for two decades thanks to its subterranean hydrotherapy circuit, a sequence of hot tubs, grotto waterfalls, and rain shower pools. — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

The highlight is a 25-foot waterfall that flows over a sandstone ledge into a pool. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026

Nearby, the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge provides a stunning viewing platform of a gushing waterfall below. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026