Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cascade

noun / verb
/kæˈskeɪd/
Definition
A cascade refers to a small waterfall or a series of waterfalls, where water flows over rocks in a steep, downward slope.
Examples
  • The cascade of water made a soothing sound as it flowed down the rocks.
  • She felt a cascade of emotions when she received the news.
  • They arranged a cascade of flowers as a decoration for the event.
Meaning
The term can also describe something that falls or flows in abundance, often used metaphorically to signify a series of events or processes that are connected and follow one after another.
Synonyms
  • Waterfall
  • Flow
  • Stream
  • Rush
  • Series