waterslide

noun

wa·​ter·​slide ˈwȯ-tər-ˌslīd How to pronounce waterslide (audio)
ˈwä-
: a continuously wetted chute (as at an amusement park) down which people slide into a pool

Examples of waterslide in a Sentence

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The 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom home also has an exercise facility, theater room, outdoor BBQ lanai, two fire pits, and a 45,000-gallon negative-edge infinity pool with a waterslide and swim-up sunken bar – all situated 30 yards from the 17th tee box of the Plantation Course. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Wisconsin Dells, located in the southern part of the Badger State, is known for its many waterparks, including the country's first rotating waterslide and the world's first floating waterpark, earning it the title of the Waterpark Capital of the World. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025 Not all of us seek the heart-stopping excitement of steep waterslides; some of us find true joy from kicking back and floating peacefully down a lazy river. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025 Included with a stay at the resort, the water park features all kinds of waterslides, an adventure river, and play areas for kids big and little. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waterslide

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterslide was in 1889

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“Waterslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterslide. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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waterslide

noun
wa·​ter·​slide -ˌslīd How to pronounce waterslide (audio)
: a continuously wetted chute (as at an amusement park) down which people slide into a pool
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