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- DictionaryCas·cade/kaˈskād/
noun
- 1. a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope: "the waterfall raced down in a series of cascades"
- 2. a process whereby something, typically information or knowledge, is successively passed on: "the greater the number of people who are well briefed, the wider the cascade effect"
verb
- 1. (of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities: "water was cascading down the stairs"
- 2. arrange (a number of devices or objects) in a series or sequence.
The meaning of CASCADE is a steep usually small fall of water; especially : one of a series. How to use cascade in a sentence.
CASCADE definition: 1. a small waterfall, often one of a group 2. a large amount of something that hangs down: 3. to…. Learn more.
noun. a waterfall descending over a steep, rocky surface. a series of shallow or steplike waterfalls, either natural or artificial. anything that resembles a waterfall, especially in seeming to flow or fall in abundance: a cascade of roses covering the wall.
The word cascade conjures up a vision of anything falling in a manner resembling a waterfall — think of a cascade of shining hair, a sudden cascade of tears, or the cascade of light during a meteor shower. The idea behind the word is of something falling in a progressive manner or a series of steps.
cas·cade. (kăs-kād′) n. 1. A waterfall or a series of small waterfalls over steep rocks. 2. Something, such as lace, thought to resemble a waterfall or series of small waterfalls, especially an arrangement or fall of material. 3. A heavy, uncontrolled outpouring: a cascade of abusive comments.
cascade in American English. (kæsˈkeid) (verb -caded, -cading) noun. 1. a waterfall descending over a steep, rocky surface. 2. a series of shallow or steplike waterfalls, either natural or artificial. 3. anything that resembles a waterfall, esp. in seeming to flow or fall in abundance.
Dictionary definition of cascade. A sequence of waterfalls or a series of stages in which one thing leads to another in a continuous flow. "The cascade of colors in the sunset painted the sky with vibrant hues." Detailed meaning of cascade.
Cascade Definition. A small, steep waterfall, esp. one of a series. Anything suggesting this, as a shower of sparks or an arrangement of lace in rippling folds. A heavy, uncontrolled outpouring. A cascade of abusive comments. A succession of stages, processes, operations, or units.
Definition of cascade verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a large amount of water falling or pouring down. a cascade of rainwater. (formal) a large amount of something hanging down. Her hair tumbled in a cascade down her back. (formal) a large number of things falling or coming quickly at the same time. He crashed to the ground in a cascade of oil cans.
