Synonyms of waterfall

waterfall

noun

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfȯl 

as in cascade

a fall of water usually from a great height

I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cascade
• fall(s)
• cataract
• rapid(s)
• flume
• chute
• shute
• white water
• shoot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waterfall

Explore the oldest public Japanese garden on the East Coast, which features stone lanterns, a grotto area, and a stunning 40-foot waterfall. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025

The home was a sign of the times and had all the trappings of a palatial McMansion: a grand two-story entryway, multiple fireplaces, a chef’s kitchen, a pool with a waterfall, and a primary suite with its own fireplace, lounge area, custom walk-in closet, and separate dressing rooms. —Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025

Nearby is Shoshone Falls, one of the largest natural waterfalls in the country, even higher than Niagara Falls. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025

More than 40 acres of the resort are undeveloped, giving guests the chance to explore wetlands, old-growth forests, and a historic quarry with a waterfall that’s active year-round, all without leaving the property. —Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025