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 One of the most scenic introductions to the country is taking a helicopter tour directly from the international airport over the Maya Mountains and cascading waterfalls to the Valley Stream Private Eden jungle hotel. Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024 The first showers, naturally, were waterfalls. Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024 For example, several waterfalls, such as Victoria Falls in southern Africa and Cumberland Falls in Kentucky, see lunar rainbows when the bright moonlight gets refracted in the dense mist. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024 Winding streams tumble down in little waterfalls. Brian Mann, NPR, 30 Nov. 2024 Immediately upon arrival, guests can immerse themselves in the soothing waters of Costa Rica’s largest system of natural thermal pools, with roaring waterfalls and tranquil ponds found all across the property. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Tucked away on the undisturbed coast of Playa Esmeralda, the charming region features secluded beaches, mangroves, and waterfalls against a tropical forest background. Ashley Davis, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024 Many excursions, like visiting waterfalls or climbing lookout points, involve uneven or slippery terrain. David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 The frog — thought extinct for almost 20 years — no longer dwells in shaded areas near the forest’s mountain waterfalls. Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024

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“Waterfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfalls. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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