B1nounnaturetravel
US/ˈwɔː.tər.fɔːl/
UK/ˈwɔː.tə.fɔːl/
a place where a river falls from a high place to a lower one
In context
We hiked for two hours to reach the waterfall.
The waterfall was loud, and we had to shout to hear each other.
Tourists take photos at the base of the waterfall every morning.
Words that go with waterfall
adjective + noun
- spectacular waterfallThe spectacular waterfall is the main attraction of the park.
- highest waterfallAngel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world.
- tall waterfallA tall waterfall dropped into a green pool.
noun + preposition
- base of a waterfallThey swam at the base of the waterfall.
- top of a waterfallBe careful at the top of the waterfall; the rocks are wet.
noun + noun
- waterfall hikeThe waterfall hike takes about three hours.