Falls
Americannoun
Explanation
A falls is a waterfall, a natural place where water cascades from a height. Niagara Falls is one of the world's most well-known falls. The noun falls can be singular or plural: "We saw four small falls flowing down the side of the mountain." Falls are formed when a river or stream flows over a cliff or a high, rocky area. Some falls occur when snow melts and water cascades down the face of a mountain. The word falls comes from the water falling, from an Old English root word: feallan, "to drop from a height."
Example Sentences
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Appearing in Chippewa Falls, Trump said his policies had helped farmers by lowering costs, expanding markets and cutting regulations.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Police said Charlie Noble's body was recovered from the water at Bracklinn Falls following reports of concern for a person.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
On the way down from that vantage point, Upper Yosemite Falls Trail, which was practically empty at 9 a.m., had turned into a human conveyor belt by 11 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Metrics for the current season don’t include Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland, or Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The Levitt-built houses sprawl over three Pennsylvania townships—Bristol, Middletown, and Falls, as well as a tiny jurisdiction called Tullytown Borough—and the children who live in them go to one of three different public school districts.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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