waterfall — a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
Example Sentences
- My phone fell into the waterfall while I was taking a selfie - now it's literally a 'smartphone waterfall'!
- The waterfall in Niagara Falls attracts millions of tourists every year.
- She discovered a hidden waterfall during her hiking adventure in the mountains.
waterfall
NOUN[/ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/]
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Water cascading down steep cliffs
Where waterfall meets rainfall, kings face their downfall.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Waterfall emerged in the 14th century as a compound word combining 'water' (from Old English 'wæter', meaning liquid) and 'fall' (from Old English 'feallan', meaning to drop or descend). The compound literally denotes water descending vertically, creating the modern term for a cascade of water over a cliff or steep drop.
Breakdown
water (Old English 'wæter', liquid) + fall (Old English 'feallan', to drop or descend). The compound structure combines a noun denoting the substance with a verb describing its motion.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone fell into the waterfall while I was taking a selfie - now it's literally a 'smartphone waterfall'!”
“The waterfall in Niagara Falls attracts millions of tourists every year.”
“She discovered a hidden waterfall during her hiking adventure in the mountains.”
“The sound of the waterfall was so relaxing that I fell asleep next to it - talk about water therapy!”
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