English Explanatory Dictionary

Niagara Falls

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A waterfall in Niagara river, Niagara region, on the international border between Canada and United States, in both Ontario and New York state; Massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River.
  2. A city in Niagara county, New York, United States; near the Falls.
  3. A city in Niagara regional municipality, Ontario, Canada; near the Falls.
  4. Synonym of Niagara (“a flood or inundation”).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Niagara Falls.wav

Word forms

Niagara Falls

Etymology

Niagara + Falls (waterfall) * The cities are named after the waterfalls they are located next to.

Synonyms

the Falls City of Niagara Falls Niagara

Related words

City of Niagara Falls County of Niagara Niagara Niagara County Niagara Region Niagara Regional Municipality Niagara River Regional Municipality of Niagara Region of Niagara

Translations

French: Niagara Falls German: Niagara Falls Japanese: ナイアガラ・フォールズ Japanese: ナイアガラフォールズ Korean: 나이아가라 폴스 Mohawk: Tkaniá:taren’s Polish: Niagara Falls
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