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waterfall

noun

wa·​ter·​fall ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfȯl How to pronounce waterfall (audio)
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

Example Sentences

I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall.
Recent Examples on the Web Chilean authorities found Bird’s body in a lagoon by the waterfall the next morning, officials said. Melissa Chan, NBC News, 18 July 2022 For another exciting day adventure, check out Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, a spectacular historic site punctuated by a 275-foot waterfall just 15 minutes from Québec City. Outside Online, 8 June 2022 Their final evening, the entire staff surprised them with an intimate ceremony by the waterfall followed by a candlelit dinner. Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 7 May 2022 By 1980, the Schabilion family was giving public tours of the picturesque property, which is punctuated by a waterfall, offering people, for a small fee, buckets and chisels to try their hands at mining. Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2022 The lounge area by the infinity-edge lap pool is sectioned off by a waterfall that was designed to mimic a jungle canopy, with green vines and shrubs hanging from the ceiling. Robyn A. Friedman, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Mar. 2022 Aimee’s arrival proved to be a stressor for not just Shannon but for Kyra and Trina as well because Aimee started pursuing Will and Jeremy in Episode 4, inviting both of them on dates by a scenic waterfall. Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2021 In addition to 343 feet of water frontage, there are four infinity pools — including one on the second story that’s fed by a waterfall cascading from a garden roof. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2021 Hike part of the Appalachian trail, meditate by a waterfall, forest bathe, or forage for medicinal plants with a guide. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 12 May 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterfall was before the 12th century

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