noun

waterfall

waterfall

We saw a huge waterfall on our hike.

We saw a huge waterfall on our hike.

The sound of the waterfall was very loud.

The sound of the waterfall was very loud.

((countable)) a waterfall We saw a huge waterfall.

Synonyms: cascade, cataract

A compound word from 'water' and 'fall'. It literally means a place where water falls.

Picture 'water' that 'falls' from a high place like a cliff. The word is very descriptive.

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