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 station where Williams stopped is situated along a busy road in the city of Falls Church, nestled between an Anglican church, an auto repair shop and a dentist's office.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Celine Cremer, 31, was reported missing days after she went for a hike near Philosopher's Falls in Waratah, in Tasmania's northwest.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Its “escape” to Tumbler Ridge advertising campaign for affordable Rocky Mountain living highlighted how nearby Kinuseo Falls stand taller than Niagara’s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Jareth peeks at her from between the masked dancers whirling around her, hiding and seeking, smiling gently, for once, as “As the World Falls Down” lilts behind the action.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026
Perhaps you could step off the train at Great Falls.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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