Definition

Proper noun: * Victoria Falls: A very large waterfall on the Zambezi River, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe in southern Africa. It is one of the world's largest and most famous waterfalls, known for its immense width and height, and for the seasonal variation in its water flow.

Usage

• Victoria Falls is used as a singular proper noun to refer to the specific geographical feature. It is often preceded by the definite article "the".
  • Our trip to Africa included a visit to the Victoria Falls.
  • The local name for Victoria Falls is Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning "The Smoke That Thunders".
  • The power of Victoria Falls is most impressive during the rainy season.

Advanced Usage

• "The Falls": In local and tourist contexts, the waterfall is often referred to simply as "the Falls".
  • You can hear the roar of the Falls from several kilometers away.

Variants and Related Words

• Mosi-oa-Tunya: The indigenous name for Victoria Falls, used officially in Zambia.
• Waterfall (n): The general term for a flow of water falling from a height. Victoria Falls is an example of a waterfall.

Synonyms

• Cataract: A large, powerful waterfall.
• Cascade: A small waterfall, or water falling in stages. (While Victoria Falls is a single drop, the term is sometimes used poetically.)

Related Phrases and Concepts

• World Heritage Site: Victoria Falls is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Rainbow: Due to the constant spray, rainbows are frequently seen at the falls.
  • A permanent rainbow hangs in the mist at Victoria Falls.

Noun

1. a large waterfall on the border between Argentina and Brazil
2. a waterfall in the Zambezi River on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia; diminishes seasonally