English · Travel & Places
waterfall
/ˈwɔː.tər.fɔːl/
[/ˈwɔː.tər.fɔːl/]
falling stream of water
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A place where water flows over the edge of a cliff or steep rock and falls down.
Example
We hiked for hours to reach a stunning waterfall hidden deep in the green valley.
We hiked for hours to reach a stunning waterfall hidden deep in the green valley.
Etymology
A compound of 'water' and 'fall', recorded from the 17th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in nature and tourism descriptions.