Synonyms of waterfalls

waterfalls

noun

plural of waterfall

as in rapids

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

• rapids
• cascades
• falls
• cataracts
• chutes
• flumes
• shoots
• white waters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waterfalls

For even more dramatic alpine scenery, make the drive to Glacier National Park to hike beneath glaciers, spot rushing waterfalls fed by ancient ice fields, and brave a freezing cold plunge in an aquamarine glacier lake. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Take a leap of faith on daring outings such as the Waterfalls of Damajagua in Puerto Plata, where guests make their way down seven of the 27 natural slides and waterfalls. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

The water system alone, which cost more than $7 million, features five lakes interwoven throughout the course that are connected by a network of flowing streams and punctuated by multiple cascades and waterfalls. — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Sink advises turning off water fountains and waterfalls during the day when temperatures are at their peak. — Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

This Middle Tennessee gem has everything from whiskey to waterfalls. — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Jutting north into Superior, the Keweenaw Peninsula reflects the region's copper mining history; Brockway Mountain Drive offers postcard-worthy vistas while connecting travelers to trailheads, waterfalls, and rocky shoreline. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026

Letchworth State Park, recently named Best State Park in USA TODAY’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, offers 66 miles of hiking trails, a 600-foot gorge and three popular waterfalls. — Taryn White, USA Today, 29 June 2026