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 There’s the storybook Main Street, acclaimed Dia museum, prime location along the Hudson River, plus hiking trails and a waterfall in the center of town. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024 Feel the raw power of St. Lucia's volcanic formation at the island's Sulphur Springs, hidden among babbling rivers and waterfalls in the jungle near Soufrière. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 Outside, the resort-style pool is surrounded by multiple lounge areas and offers a unique waterfall and bridge feature. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 Sperryville is a jumping-off point for several fantastic hikes, like the Hazel River Trailhead, which offers a challenging 12.7-mile out-and-back trail, and the 7.5-mile Little Devils Stairs Loop, which rewards climbers with several waterfalls and sweeping vistas. Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterfall 

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“Waterfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfall. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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