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waterfall

[waw-ter-fawl, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌfɔl, ˈwɒt ər- /


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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

My grandkids often like to go on a waterfall hike, so there are a couple in Malibu.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The dimly lit dining room centers around a dramatic waterfall feature that adds to the romantic atmosphere.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 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

She places the scope to my eye, and points it in the direction of the waterfall and the jungle at its edge, on the distant side of the field.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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