Niagara Falls

/naɪˌægərə fɔlz/
/naɪˈægrə fɔlz/
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Definitions of Niagara Falls
  1. noun
    waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
    synonyms: Niagara
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    falls, waterfall
    a steep descent of the water of a river
  2. noun
    a city in western New York State at the falls of the Niagara river; tourist attraction and honeymoon resort
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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