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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Other can’t-miss points of interest include the area’s many waterfalls and The Bascom, which hosts art exhibitions, lectures, and various classes and workshops.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
The park offers a mix of rugged terrain, waterfalls, and scenic canyons.
—Ashley Rossi, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The sounds of Lake Superior’s wilderness may fade The scenic views, waterfalls and ski slopes make the wilderness state park and the area surrounding it a thriving spot for outdoor recreation.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Mostar is an alluring city break, with its fairytale-like streets, craggy hillsides and ancient stone bridges, complete with surrounding vineyards, waterfalls and mountain hikes nearby.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2024
The region is well-equipped to handle surges of out-of-towners, with the entertainment district and famous waterfall in the city of Niagara Falls seeing 7 million to 9 million visitors each summer, a spokesperson for Mayor Robert Restaino told Fox News Digital.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 5 Apr. 2024
The art shows park guests traversing an outdoor lake in boats that pass by a large waterfall, with creatures from the fictional Pandora locale scurrying nearby.
—EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Today, Hidden Valley spans 7,200 sprawling acres and welcomes guests into a genuinely unique natural oasis, home to dozens of hiking trails, countless waterfalls, and several natural pools, all available to lodge guests.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
The home comes with six bedrooms, 6 ½ bathrooms, a guesthouse, a home theater, a butler's kitchen, two washers and dryers, wood shutters, two islands, a 500-bottle wine cooler, a pool with a rock cave and a waterfall, and a putting green.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
The park offers a mix of rugged terrain, waterfalls, and scenic canyons.
—Ashley Rossi, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The sounds of Lake Superior’s wilderness may fade The scenic views, waterfalls and ski slopes make the wilderness state park and the area surrounding it a thriving spot for outdoor recreation.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Mostar is an alluring city break, with its fairytale-like streets, craggy hillsides and ancient stone bridges, complete with surrounding vineyards, waterfalls and mountain hikes nearby.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2024
The region is well-equipped to handle surges of out-of-towners, with the entertainment district and famous waterfall in the city of Niagara Falls seeing 7 million to 9 million visitors each summer, a spokesperson for Mayor Robert Restaino told Fox News Digital.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 5 Apr. 2024
The art shows park guests traversing an outdoor lake in boats that pass by a large waterfall, with creatures from the fictional Pandora locale scurrying nearby.
—EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Today, Hidden Valley spans 7,200 sprawling acres and welcomes guests into a genuinely unique natural oasis, home to dozens of hiking trails, countless waterfalls, and several natural pools, all available to lodge guests.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
The home comes with six bedrooms, 6 ½ bathrooms, a guesthouse, a home theater, a butler's kitchen, two washers and dryers, wood shutters, two islands, a 500-bottle wine cooler, a pool with a rock cave and a waterfall, and a putting green.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
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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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