waterfall
noun
a steep fall or flow of water in a watercourse from a height, as over a precipice; cascade.
waterfalls
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pluralof waterfall.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada mountains is internationally acclaimed for its spectacular granite cliffs, glaciers, waterfalls, sequoia trees and wildlife.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
A subrange of the Appalachian Mountains along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the Smokies are known for hiking trails with waterfalls and scenic outlooks.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
From an overlook, Yehuda Ben-hamo, Wildcoast’s coastal conservation manager, shook his head as waterfalls of sewage roared below.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
This spring, just outside the dining room, Shahniani will add the Expoterrace, a relaxing patio with a fountain, waterfalls and lush plants inspired by Living with the Land at Epcot in Florida.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
It boiled streams and cooked mud and sent waterfalls disappearing into deep pits, only to reappear miles away.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
