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

Recent Examples on the Web The resort features restaurants, a day spa, and seven pools including one with a 65-foot waterslide. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024 Residents here enjoy a wealth of upscale amenities that draw people together, including a massive pool with waterslide and poolside pergola, playground, pickleball court, outdoor fireplace and grills, and walking trails. Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterslide 

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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 May. 2024.

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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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