How to Use waterfall in a Sentence

waterfall

noun
  • I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall.
  • Where did the idea of the face waterfall in Face/Off come from?
    Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Hike from the base to the top to view the waterfall drop or drive around for a panoramic view.
    Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Kitchen islands have a sink with a chrome faucet and a quartz counter with a waterfall edge.
    Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Hike past a small waterfall, then stop to feed some horses, cows, and goats for a spell.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The town was built along waterfalls of the swift-flowing Neshobe River in 1761.
    Millie Brigaud, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 July 2023
  • The decor is thickets of plants, a two-story waterfall, and skulls.
    Caitlin Giddings, Men's Health, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Swaying 80 feet above the gorge, the bridge offers the best views of the waterfalls and river below.
    Hunter Boyce, ajc, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The couple was on a hiking trip in their van, and were headed for waterfalls in the state park.
    Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The trailhead, which is at the end of Fairway Drive in Novato, is less than a mile to the waterfall.
    Krissy Waite, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
  • The park offers a mix of rugged terrain, waterfalls, and scenic canyons.
    Ashley Rossi, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
  • His longest hike was three miles on rocky terrain through the woods to a waterfall.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Finally, on Friday, the 30-year-old’s body was found at the base of a waterfall.
    Jay Croft, CNN, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Pro tip: Park the car and venture just three quarters of a mile off the highway to see three waterfalls at the Falls of Hills Creek.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The ship will stay overnight in Guadalcanal, where guests will find waterfalls, rainforests, and more.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2023
  • There’s a waterfall here that nature lovers trek to, and the town square is packed with coffee shops and restaurants.
    Isa Zapata, Bon Appétit, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The thought of having to explain what a waterfall was to my future child is just too sad.
    Simon Webster, The New Yorker, 20 May 2022
  • The boardwalk trail carries me across the middle of a lake for an up-close view of a row of gurgling waterfalls.
    Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2023
  • Parents and grandparents can sit out on the lounge chairs while the kids dip in and out of the pool and enjoy the grottos and waterfalls.
    Andrew J. Tardif, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
  • Hikers have been using the roots as steps to approach the waterfall.
    Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022
  • The breathtaking view of the waterfall and the peaceful sound of the rushing waters make the trek well worth every step.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 July 2024
  • The department said that the frightened dog had gone over at least one waterfall.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The village’s iconic covered bridge, next to the Quechee waterfall, for one.
    Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
  • The video then zoomed out through graphics of the earth, including waterfalls, mountains and a beach.
    Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023
  • It's been a few years since Meghan Markle first wore a version of Mackage's waterfall wrap coat.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Yosemite Falls is North America’s tallest waterfall, at 2,425 feet above the valley floor, and this trail brings you up to the very top.
    Ashley Dunne, Sunset Magazine, 27 May 2022
  • Players swing amid waterfalls and lakes framed by olive trees and stunning views down to the Mediterranean.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The residence is built over a waterfall on Bear Run, and has water running through the home.
    Jessica Cherner jan 2, House Beautiful, 2 Jan. 2023
  • The massive limestone slabs at Pedernales Falls State Park create cascading waterfalls that are beautiful any time of year.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Few things add beauty to a landscape as effectively as high, cascading waterfalls.
    Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024

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