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
Examples of waterfall in a Sentence
I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall.
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Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
One hiker died and another was injured after falling from a walking trail into a waterfall area in Virginia, authorities said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
Families love the quiet, cool air, and post-lunch waterfall hikes.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
Just a brief walk from the preserve’s entrance, this unique grotto reveals a stunning 50-foot waterfall cascading into a jade-green pool.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
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“Waterfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterfall. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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waterfall
noun
wa·ter·fall
ˈwȯt-ər-ˌfȯl
ˈwät-
: a fall of water usually from a great height
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