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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The fair featured electric lighting and electric streetcars powered by hydroelectricity generated by Niagara Falls, reflecting a moment when electricity was beginning to move from novelty toward widespread utility.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
A State Parks spokesperson told The Times in an email Monday that in 2015, Burney Falls had 121,495 visitors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
President Donald Trump, who owns the golf club in Potomac Falls, Va., was asked Thursday about the latest LIV developments, and said he believed LIV golfers would end up back on the PGA Tour.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
"It does the job," agrees Chyna, who's sipping a similarly sugary can of Echo Falls Summer Berries Spritz.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
A slightly younger, slightly thinner Hollis was standing in front of Niagara Falls.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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