Waterfall

usgb/ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
noun

A place where water flows over a vertical drop in the course of a stream or river.

The river flows over a huge waterfall.
Visual representation of "waterfall" - A place where water flows over a vertical drop in the course of a stream or river

Often appears as...

  • massive waterfall
  • waterfall cascades down
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Natural Wonder

Waterfalls often symbolize beauty in nature, frequently mentioned in travel and tourism.

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Niagara Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls, attracting many tourists.
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Visual Imagery

The word is strong in imagery; it can illustrate stories and evoke emotions.

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Her hair tumbled down her back like a delicate waterfall.
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Metaphoric Use

Used metaphorically, it can describe anything falling like water, such as hair, fabric, or light.

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The curtains fell in a waterfall of folds to the floor.
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