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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Months after her hip-replacement surgery, the pair set out for Iceland’s little-visited Westfjords—putting both travelers to the test against winding roads, thundering waterfalls and uneven hiking trails.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
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
The Trinity Alps Wilderness, about three hours north of Sacramento, offers hiking trails, waterfalls, alpine lakes and smaller crowds than at popular national parks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 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
When Luke was younger, sometimes they’d go on little day trips—Doreen called them vacations—to state parks that had waterfalls, malls that seemed to last for miles, and even a zoo once or twice.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
