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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The theme park is home to some of the fastest roller coasters in the world, including one of the best in the nation, and has a new coaster, waterslides and more coming soon. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 In addition to waterslides and lazy rivers, the park has dining and shopping options, as well as an arcade. John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 This summer, the park will have all of the old favorites — like its 350,000-gallon wave pool, lazy river and waterslides — plus a few new improvements, according to General Manager Mel Sells. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 May 2025 The splashy wonderland sits on more than 50 acres, which means some strategizing will be in order if your goal is to ride the world’s largest waterslide tube, float on the longest river in the region and see as many of the nearly 65,000 marine animals as possible. Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 21 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 20 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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