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

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Cedar Point Shores is an 18-acre waterpark next to Cedar Point that offers everything from tall and fast waterslides for thrill seekers to shallow splash areas for youngsters. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 From the Archives marks the upcoming July 4 holiday with this photo of a mom with her children walking by the waterslide at Ocean Beach’s Wonderland Amusement Park on July 4, 1913. San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025 The property included two waterfalls and a waterslide, according to Entertainment Tonight. Francesca Gariano, People.com, 4 June 2025 Coconut Competition, a four-lane waterslide set up for family-friendly competitions. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 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 29 Jul. 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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