waterslide

noun

wa·​ter·​slide ˈwȯ-tər-ˌslīd How to pronounce waterslide (audio)
ˈwä-
: a continuously wetted chute (as at an amusement park) down which people slide into a pool

Examples of waterslide in a Sentence

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For a family-friendly adventure, spend a day at Atlantis Dubai’s Aquaventure Waterpark to experience thrilling waterslides and beach vibes. Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025 Some have kitchenettes, others provide private beach access, but all get access to the $65 million Harborside Pool Club, complete with a lazy river, kids center, and pair of three-story waterslides. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025 If it's got waterslides and other extras, all the better. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025 Their boats, while different, have a wide variety of onboard activities—including numerous pools, waterslides, Broadway-style shows, and a supervised kids club (with different rooms geared to children of different ages). Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for waterslide

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterslide was in 1889

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“Waterslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterslide. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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waterslide

noun
wa·​ter·​slide -ˌslīd How to pronounce waterslide (audio)
: a continuously wetted chute (as at an amusement park) down which people slide into a pool
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