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

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This top-deck attraction features BOLT, a roller coaster that whizzes around a track at 64 mph, plus an eye-popping high ropes course, mini golf, waterslides, and a splash park. Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024 The water park features a massive wave pool, lazy river, 12 waterslides, and several play areas for kids of all ages, including those in swim diapers. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024 The property sits adjacent to Pier Park and has a Gulf-view pool complex with a waterslide and hot tub, a fitness center, two restaurants, and a mix of one- and two-bedroom suites, including two-bedroom family suites and multiroom suites with bunk beds. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024 Onboard entertainment: mini golf on the sundeck, jacuzzi pool, sky bar, cigars and poker, waterslide, etc. are ready to serve you and give you total relaxation. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 29 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterslide 

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 21 Dec. 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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