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

Should the sunset properly backlight a small waterfall known as Horsetail Fall just so, the cascading water becomes a “firefall,” taking on an orange glow that can appear very lava-like.

From Los Angeles Times

February is the time to see the amazing natural light glow that appears on an El Capitan waterfall for just a few weeks.

From Los Angeles Times

The phenomenon at Horsetail Fall on El Capitan occurs in a tiny window in late February when the setting sun hits the waterfall at the right angle.

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

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The series launched its eight-episode second season in September, building on its deft exploration of the fun and dysfunction of a new relationship while being unafraid to be experimental — “Waterfall” and “Yass King” are standout episodes.

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