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

I ask my partner as he rounds a corner with sheep grazing on one side and a cascading waterfall on the other.

From Salon

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

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