waterfall

[ waw-ter-fawl, wot-er- ]

noun

1. a steep fall or flow of water in a watercourse from a height, as over a precipice; cascade.
2. a manner of arranging women's hair, as in long, loose waves.

adjective

1. noting or relating to a philosophy of product development and production that includes sequential stages, from conception and design through testing and implementation, resulting in one finalized version of the product: waterfall management; Compare agile ( def 4 ).waterfall development.

   waterfall development;

   waterfall management;

   a waterfall model.

waterfall

/ ˈwɔːtəˌfɔːl /

noun

1. a cascade of falling water where there is a vertical or almost vertical step in a river

Word History and Origins

Origin of waterfall¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English wætergefeall. See water, fall

Example Sentences

There may be more exciting trails in L.A. with, say, the Hollywood sign or a waterfall at the end.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, voters in her district, which stretches from Redding into the waterfalls and mountain peaks to the east, will decide whether to give her a another term.

From Los Angeles Times

The area is a popular hiking destination, with waterfalls and swimming holes.

From Los Angeles Times

In July, two of Grazer's cubs were swept over a waterfall, where Chunk - the most dominant bear on the river - attacked them both, according to explore.org.

From BBC

The rock waterfall and koi pond built by a previous owner was choked with ash and once-smoldering logs firefighters threw in the water to stop them from reigniting.

From Los Angeles Times