Meaning of the word waterfall in English

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waterfall

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.fɑːl/

UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.fɑːl/

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example:

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The majestic waterfall cascaded down the cliff.

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We hiked to see the famous waterfall.

Synonym:

cascade cataract falls

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