waterfall

[ waw-ter-fawl, wot-er- ]

/ ˈwɔ tərˌfɔl, ˈwɒt ər- /

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noun

a steep fall or flow of water in a watercourse from a height, as over a precipice; cascade.

a manner of arranging women's hair, as in long, loose waves.

adjective

noting or relating to a philosophy of product development and production that includes sequential stages, from conception and design through testing and implementation, resulting in one finalized version of the product: waterfall development; waterfall management;a waterfall model.Compare agile (def. 4). See also waterfall development.

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Origin of waterfall

First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English wætergefeall. See water, fall

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watered, watered-down, watered stock, Wateree, water elm, waterfall, waterfall development, water-fast, water feather, waterfinder, water flag

How to use waterfall in a sentence

I hiked up through a charred burn zone from the 2012 Fern Lake Fire, across a wooden bridge, and past a roaring waterfall that sprayed cool mist onto my cheeks.
Alpine Lake Spotting at Rocky Mountain National Park|Emily Pennington|October 16, 2020|Outside Online
You can expect highs hovering in the low to mid-80s, and countless waterfalls and swimming holes scattered throughout the park help you beat the heat in July and August.
The Ultimate Shenandoah National Park Travel Guide|Graham Averill|October 7, 2020|Outside Online
The rivers are tight, boulder-choked, and packed with waterfalls and cascades, so be prepared to work for each strike.
The Ultimate Shenandoah National Park Travel Guide|Graham Averill|October 7, 2020|Outside Online
The platform allows anyone visiting the park in late summer and early fall to witness the spectacle of brown bears fishing for salmon, whose migration is slowed down by the waterfalls.
How scientists try to weigh some of the fattest bears on Earth|María Paula Rubiano A.|October 2, 2020|Popular-Science

Cook up a storm in the large outdoor kitchen, stroll to the private 50-foot-tall waterfall, or visit one of eight state parks within a half-hour drive of the property.
Our Favorite Hipcamp in Every State|Alison Van Houten|October 1, 2020|Outside Online
Ask most designers for their mentors and out will gush a waterfall of names.
The Hot Designer Who Hates Fashion: VK Nagrani Triumphs His Own Way|Tom Teodorczuk|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 2010, nuns who were visiting the monastery had taken pictures of the waterfall just past where Escobar's bunker had been.
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An impressive grand-scale set was constructed complete with a waterfall as the backdrop.
Kenzo Spring/ Summer 2014: California Roots|Alice Cavanagh|September 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Upper Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America, is not to be missed.
Nine Amazing Places To Skinny Dip Around The World|Erin Cunningham|September 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
However, a cold beer nestled in your backpack is the perfect treat when you finally make it to that vista or waterfall.
Nine Amazing Places To Skinny Dip Around The World|Erin Cunningham|September 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
At a distance of four miles from the colony, a waterfall foams down a chasm which it has worn away for itself.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
He looked with longing eyes at the waterfall as he finished the last crumbs of his supper.
The Box-Car Children|Gertrude Chandler Warner
She walked from the little waterfall quite a distance down the brook, looking at it with critical eyes.
The Box-Car Children|Gertrude Chandler Warner
Near the fort, a waterfall precipitates itself perpendicularly down a narrow ravine.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
Tiny silver fish darted to and fro beneath a tumbling waterfall and he felt calmed and reassured by the sight.
The Man from Time|Frank Belknap Long

British Dictionary definitions for waterfall

waterfall

/ (ˈwɔːtəˌfɔːl) /

noun

a cascade of falling water where there is a vertical or almost vertical step in a river

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