waterfalls

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

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Recent Examples of waterfalls The open-air lobby catches the island's ever-present breeze and looks out over all 12 acres of the beachfront property, where bridges cross a freshwater lagoon loaded with koi, cascading waterfalls, and tropical birds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Best Things to Do West Jefferson makes a convenient base for exploring some of the North Carolina High Country’s best fall scenery, with mountain trails, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks all within reach. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 This was technically an official tour, but Charles spent the day doing official events while the rest of the family spent hours at the waterfalls. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026 The park also has more than a dozen waterfalls, at their most impressive in spring, though weather conditions can influence them year-round. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026 The tourism website’s Instagram page also shows nearby waterfalls and mountain ridges steeped in fall colors. — Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026 For more remote beauty, the islands of Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof give you the chance to indulge in natural hot springs—along with all the fjords, glaciers, and waterfalls in between. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 Arempa’s — where the walls are filled with photos of Venezuelan waterfalls, an image of Mona Lisa eating an arepa and Miss Venezuela portraits — grew to five restaurants. — Elliot Spagat, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Arempa's — where the walls are filled with photos of Venezuelan waterfalls, an image of Mona Lisa eating an arepa, and Miss Venezuela portraits — grew to five restaurants. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterfalls
Noun
  • Follow the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway past Multnomah Falls and other cascades before reaching Hood River.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Picnic tables overlook the cascades, and a short trail allows for easy exploration.
    — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Thirteen percent of older adults have experienced a traumatic brain injury — most often caused by falls — and more than 80 percent of traumatic brain injuries are concussions.
    — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Skubal reached the playoffs in each of the last two falls with the Detroit Tigers but was once part of a club that lost 96 games.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Waterfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfalls. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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