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niagara

/naɪˈæɡ.ɹə/
Ni · ag · a · ra
Plural:niagaras
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• noun

1

North American A massive and famous waterfall on the Niagara River, straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York.

2

An overwhelming flood or torrential outpouring of something, such as water, words, or emotion.

Example

"The controversial decision unleashed a niagara of protests from the local community."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the geographic waterfall, it is capitalized as 'Niagara'. When used as a figurative noun meaning a massive torrent or flood, it is usually written in lowercase.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Iroquoian word 'Onguiaahra', often translated as 'the strait' or 'neck', originally referring to the Niagara River and its famous falls.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Niagara. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/niagara
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