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

Recent Examples on the Web Outside the rooms, guests will find a sparkling beachfront, a four-story waterslide, seven restaurants, and five bars. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2024 The pool is a kids’ paradise, with side-by-side curvaceous waterslides. Kim Westerman, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 At the Springs, Waukesha Waterworks has water cannons, waterslides and water geysers, as well as a 600-gallon dump bucket, which dumps approximately every ten minutes. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2024 Royal Caribbean’s island called Perfect Day at CocoCay has the tallest waterslide in North America! James Barrett, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023 The ship offers new experiences on board like the world's first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, the Aqua Slidecoaster, and the new Glow Court, a digital sports complex with an interactive LED floor. Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 Those who want more of a thrill can try out the four-story waterslide that empties into the ocean, go snorkeling or take one of the free bikes out for a ride. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024 An Auschwitz watchtower is visible from the pool’s waterslide, peeking above the wall. Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024 And for me, that was plummeting down a few of the six high-intensity waterslides on board, despite unseasonably cold temperatures. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Waterslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterslide. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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