waterfall
Example Sentences
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While there had been a small waterfall when Marsden found it, Richardson said "he built a wall across the valley so the water would then drop 35 feet to create a more impressive sight".
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The dimly lit dining room centers around a dramatic waterfall feature that adds to the romantic atmosphere.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
In her first picture, she stood in a one-piece on a boulder, smiling, a waterfall pummeling behind her.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
The search for the pair was sparked by members of the public spotting what they thought was a body in the waterfall but "no witnesses saw Rachael or Helen enter the water".
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
Sometimes it makes a tiny waterfall cascading next to a dirt staircase leading down to a new terrace of houses.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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