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waterfall

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


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The kitchen is equipped with a waterfall island, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, state-of-the-art appliances, and a hidden pantry.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Kao, meanwhile, closed on a $4.5 million beachside home in an exclusive Honolulu neighborhood; the backyard pool had a waterfall feature.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Highlights include an extraordinary park, cascading waterfall, structural feats and unique vantages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

On the way to the waterfall, the family travelled in a bus with two other British families, but as the driver overtook another vehicle he "lost control and went downhill".

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

I was born in deep, dark woods, near a waterfall.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada mountains is internationally acclaimed for its spectacular granite cliffs, glaciers, waterfalls, sequoia trees and wildlife.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

The Trinity Alps Wilderness, about three hours north of Sacramento, offers hiking trails, waterfalls, alpine lakes and smaller crowds than at popular national parks.

From Los Angeles Times ● 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

“This flight marks the transition from dialogue to action,” Plasencia declared in a speech outside the gate in Miami, where a screen showed images of waterfalls and beaches to promote Venezuelan tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

Sand swirled gently as I spoke, spinning into pillars, walls, and waterfalls, until a small replica of the throne room appeared in front of us.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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