Cascade: meaning, definitions and examples

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cascade

 

[ ˈkæskeɪd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

waterfall

A cascade is a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope.

Synonyms

cascading water, waterfall

Examples of usage

  • The hikers enjoyed the beautiful cascade in the forest.
  • The sound of the cascade was soothing.
Context #2 | Noun

sequence

A cascade can also refer to a sequence of devices or objects falling or flowing one after another.

Synonyms

chain reaction, sequence

Examples of usage

  • The cascade of dominos was set up to fall in a mesmerizing pattern.
  • The cascade of events led to the final outcome.
Context #3 | Verb

flow

As a verb, cascade means to flow or fall in a sequence or series.

Synonyms

fall in succession, flow

Examples of usage

  • The water cascaded down the rocks.
  • The decorations cascaded from the ceiling.

Translations

Translations of the word "cascade" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cascata

🇮🇳 झरना

🇩🇪 Wasserfall

🇮🇩 air terjun

🇺🇦 водоспад

🇵🇱 wodospad

🇯🇵 滝 (たき)

🇫🇷 cascade

🇪🇸 cascada

🇹🇷 şelale

🇰🇷 폭포

🇸🇦 شلال

🇨🇿 vodopád

🇸🇰 vodopád

🇨🇳 瀑布 (pùbù)

🇸🇮 slap

🇮🇸 foss

🇰🇿 сарқырама

🇬🇪 ჩანჩქერი

🇦🇿 şəlalə

🇲🇽 cascada

Word origin

The word 'cascade' originated from the Italian word 'cascatella', which means 'small waterfall'. It was first used in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of a cascade, either as a waterfall or a sequence of events, has been appreciated for its natural beauty and mesmerizing flow.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,951, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.