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/
Korean meaning: 높은 곳에서 떨어지는 물줄기, 폭포
Korean pronunciation: 워-터-폴 (강세: 워)
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
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Where waterfall meets rainfall, kings face their downfall.
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Origin
14세기경 'water(물)'와 'fall(떨어지다)'이 결합하여 만들어진 합성어입니다. 말 그대로 '떨어지는 물'이라는 의미에서 폭포를 나타내게 되었습니다.
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“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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