Waterfall
/ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
Definitions
A natural cascade of water falling from a height, often over a steep cliff or rocks.
/ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
A cascade of water falling from a height.
The tourists were amazed by the beauty of the waterfall.
💡 Simply: It's like a water slide that nature made! Think of it as a river jumping off a cliff. Sometimes you can walk behind it!
👶 For kids: A waterfall is where water goes down a cliff.
More Examples
The sound of the waterfall was soothing.
How It's Used
"The Niagara Falls is a famous waterfall."
"We hiked to the waterfall to enjoy the refreshing mist."
From Middle English waterfal, equivalent to water + fall. The term likely originated from the observation of falling water from a high point.
The term 'waterfall' has been used for centuries to describe the phenomenon of falling water, with earlier usage often referring to smaller cascades and streams.