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

Synonyms of waterfall

• cascade

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

Designers were clever enough to install a series of waterfalls that spill into the pool to cover up traffic noise from the pool’s location. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026

The pool is fed by both an underground spring and waterfalls that are most pronounced in autumn. —Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026

Lainey Wilson and Hodges wed on May 10 in a dreamy waterfall ceremony in the Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 May 2026

The architecture is fascinating, with gods carved into the design, including a waterfall emerging from Narcissus’ mouth. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for waterfall

• aerosol
• alcohol
• arbitral
• basketball
• butanol
• cannonball
• carbinol
• cortisol
• ethanol
• fireball
• gasohol
• gossypol

Kids Definition

waterfall

noun

wa·​ter·​fall ˈwȯt-ər-ˌfȯl 

ˈwät-

: a fall of water usually from a great height