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waterfall

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


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"My garden, I always think is, is a haven of serenity and tranquillity for people," she said, adding that her favourite spot was the waterfall and pond.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

There’s also an air-conditioned garage with room for two stretch limos, plus a 40,000-gallon heated outdoor pool has “granite-like rocks, a waterfall, and spa surrounded by a patio,” according to past listing notes.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Dramatic video footage obtained by TMZ shows the boy falling headfirst down the ride’s 50-foot-tall waterfall just behind the flume that he had exited.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

They described the feeling as standing under a waterfall of perpetual bad news.

From Science Daily Jun. 16, 2026

Isobel lifts the hat carefully from the box, the long ends of the ribbons spilling in a waterfall around it.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Kanisius and his master Umbu Ana Rara, 31, who is three years younger than him, live in the village of Tenggedu, whose turquoise waterfalls draw intrepid tourists looking for a "hidden tropical paradise".

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

A subrange of the Appalachian Mountains along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the Smokies are known for hiking trails with waterfalls and scenic outlooks.

From MarketWatch Jun. 11, 2026

In the most commanding painting of this section, Jeong Seon’s “Clearing After Rain on Mt. Inwang” from 1751, roiling clusters of dark hills are split by hidden ravines and jutting waterfalls.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

It may come as a surprise to visitors to the Isle of Man to find nestled in a valley of waterfalls, rivers, and trees, a traditional Swiss style chalet.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

When Luke was younger, sometimes they’d go on little day trips—Doreen called them vacations—to state parks that had waterfalls, malls that seemed to last for miles, and even a zoo once or twice.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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