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waterfall

noun wa·ter·fall \-ˌfl\

: an area in a stream or river where running water falls down from a high place (such as over the side of a cliff)

Full Definition of WATERFALL

1
a :  a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
b :  an artificial waterfall (as in a hotel lobby or a nightclub)
2
:  something resembling a waterfall
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First Known Use of WATERFALL

before 12th century

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WATERFALL Defined for Kids

waterfall

noun wa·ter·fall \ˈw-tər-ˌfl, ˈwä-\

Definition of WATERFALL for Kids

:  a fall of water from a height

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