waterfall

/ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/noun

Water pouring down over the edge of a steep drop or cliff.

Example sentences

“We hiked upstream to see the waterfall plunge into the pool below.”
“Niagara Falls is the most famous waterfall in North America.”

In project management, 'waterfall' names the traditional step-by-step method, usually contrasted with agile.

Synonyms for waterfall

falls
cascade

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