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 passengers awake early enough, that means watching steep mountains rise on both sides of the ship, passing waterfalls and small farms and seeing settlements gradually appear along the shoreline. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Despite its relatively small size, the Granite State packs in 83 percent forest cover, 353 waterfalls, two national parks, and Mount Washington, the Northeast’s highest peak at 6,288 feet. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

The boats are flanked by cascading waterfalls, and mountains that appear to curve in on themselves. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Parts are forested; some of it is glaciers; massive waterfalls; some is very hilly. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026

Officials also recommend avoiding climbing on or around waterfalls. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

People come to hike among sandstone caves and chase waterfalls tumbling peacefully into blue-green pools. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026