Definitions

Niagara

[nahy-ag-ruh, -ag-er-uh] / naɪˈæg rə, -ˈæg ər ə /

NOUN

alluvion

Synonyms

STRONG

cascade cataclysm deluge downpour gush inundation overflow torrent

NOUN

deluge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avalanche barrage cataclysm inundation spate torrent

STRONG

cataract flux overflowing overrunning pour rush

WEAK

drencher

NOUN

flood

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deluge downpour flow glut spate stream surge tide torrent tsunami wave

STRONG

abundance alluvion bore bounty cataclysm cataract current drift eager excess flux freshet inundation multitude outpouring overflow plenty pour profusion rush superabundance superfluity surplus

WEAK

drencher outgushing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

trickle

STRONG

dearth lack

NOUN

overflow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deluge flash flood overabundance torrent

STRONG

advance cataclysm cataract congestion discharge encroachment enforcement engorgement excess exuberance flooding infringement overcrowding overkill overmuch overproduction plethora pour propulsion push redundancy spate spill spillover submergence submersion superfluity surfeit surplus

Antonyms

STRONG

discouragement insufficiency lack necessity need want

NOUN

torrent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cascade deluge downpour flood outburst spate stream tide waterfall

STRONG

cataclysm cataract cloudburst effusion flooding flux gush inundation overflow rush shower

WEAK

pour

Antonyms

STRONG

drip trickle

Example Sentences

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Dolomite is a widespread mineral found in iconic locations such as the Dolomite mountains in Italy, Niagara Falls and Utah's Hoodoos.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

In western New York state, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti said last week that his agency would no longer hold people detained by ICE unless there is a criminal charge or judicial warrant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Marineland, near the famed Niagara Falls, was once a profitable theme park.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

OK, Tartan Army, can you hear Lady Liberty calling you from New York Harbour, can you feel the rush of the Niagara Falls, can you almost taste the tequila in Guadalajara?

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

Before we returned to Harvard, I convinced my parents to take a detour to Niagara Falls.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

Niagara

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