cascade.

Water falling over a series of steps or ledges, or a relatively small waterfall.

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Words that belong together

• foaming cascade
• mountain cascade
• series of cascades

On the page

A cascade spilled between the moss-covered stones.

Below the pool, the stream broke into a series of cascades.

Sunlight caught each step of the cascade.

Usage notes

Primary category: environment. Emphasizes descending stages; also a verb for falling or flowing in successive drops. Plural: cascades; Verb: cascade, cascades, cascaded, cascading.