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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Carolina Molina says she was out delivering business cards in Falls Church, Virginia, when she saw ICE agents, who then surrounded her car.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
In June, both testified at an Idaho Falls city council meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
From Chinese influence to Victoria Falls, here are five things to know about the southern African nation of 22 million people.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
It’s understood that Cosby and his wife, Camille, spend a majority of their time at their enormous Shelburne Falls, Mass., estate, which is made up of multiple properties that encompass more than 600 acres.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
When she returned to Seneca Falls, she wrote Anthony a letter.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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