Cascade (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower; "a little shower of rose petals"; "a sudden cascade of sparks".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

• Shower

Hypernyms

• Descent

Meaning ²

A small waterfall or series of small waterfalls.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

• The sound of the cascade echoed through the forest as the water tumbled over the rocks.
• Behind the wooden bridge was a cascade of water that created a perfect spot for a picnic.
• The park featured a beautiful cascade that flowed into a tranquil pond filled with lily pads.
• As we hiked through the woods, we stumbled upon a cascade of crystal-clear water that flowed into a small stream.
• The cascade was surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, making it a breathtaking sight to behold.

Hypernyms

• Falls

Related Words

• Cascade (verb)

Meaning ³

A succession of stages or operations or processes or units; "progressing in severity as though a cascade of genetic damage was occurring"; "separation of isotopes by a cascade of processes".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.