waterfall

noun

wa·​ter·​fall ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfȯl 

ˈwä-

1

a

: a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream

b

: an artificial waterfall (as in a hotel lobby or a nightclub)

2

: something resembling a waterfall

Synonyms

• cascade
• cataract
• fall(s)

Examples of waterfall in a Sentence

I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall.

Recent Examples on the Web

Choose between kayaking or canoeing with Chattanooga Guided Adventures or hiking the nearby waterfalls near Signal Mountain. —Mariette Williams, Essence, 23 Sep. 2024

Follow the Blue Ridge Parkway to reach Cascade Falls, a 1-mile round-trip hike that offers two overlooks of the 100-foot waterfall. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024

Trump's 27-hole course, an 8-minute drive from his residence at Mar-a-Lago, features wide open spaces interspersed with rows of swaying coconut palms and a 58-foot waterfall. —Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024

Outside the main residence’s great room, there’s a large outdoor fireplace and seating area, waterfalls, reflection pools, a regulation-size pickleball court, fruit orchards, and gardens. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

waterfall

noun

wa·​ter·​fall ˈwȯt-ər-ˌfȯl 

ˈwät-

: a fall of water usually from a great height