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 Bach Boats rents pontoons with waterslides, deck boats, and other vessels to take out for the day. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024 The popular stop features a water park with 14 waterslides and a massive wave pool, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean and Bahamas, and a new adults-only area called Hideaway Beach. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024 Among the many amenities at Eastway Regional Recreation Center is a waterslide and pool open every day for guests. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2024 The Norwegian Escape offers several restaurants and lounges on board as well as Broadway shows, five multistory waterslides, and the largest ropes course at sea. Meena Thiruvengadam, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterslide 

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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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“Waterslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterslide. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.

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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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