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Definition of wapama
wapama
/wəˈpɑːmə/
Wa · pa · ma
wapama Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A prominent, multi-tiered waterfall located in the Hetch Hetchy Valley of Yosemite National Park in California, dropping approximately 1,100 feet over a granite cliff.
Example
"Hikers crossing the footbridge at the base of Wapama Falls during the spring melt often get soaked by its powerful spray."
2
American A historic wooden steam schooner built in 1915 that carried lumber and passengers along the Pacific Coast of North America, later designated as a National Historic Landmark.
Example
"The maritime museum displayed artifacts recovered from the Wapama before the historic steam schooner was ultimately dismantled."
• Rhymes for wapama
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Miwok language of California, historically associated with the Yosemite region.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wapama. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wapama