as in cascade
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 waterfall Guests will have the chance to see waterfalls and wildlife like whales and spirit bears, a rare type of black bear with creamy or white fur. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024 Other amenities in Ye’s manse include a resort-style waterfall pool, along with another pool for swimming laps, a pool house, and a luxe gazebo. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024 The garden dedicates a space to delicately pruned bonsai trees and provides soothing sounds of nature through its waterfall and fountain. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024 Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, terraced patios, gardens, woodland trails, a natural pond, and a waterfall. RELATED: This $9.2 Million Mansion in Connecticut Has a Hidden Staircase to Your Bedroom Because the deal was done off-market, current photos are scarce. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterfall 

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“Waterfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfall. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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