Niagara
1 synonym for Niagara, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A powerful, overwhelming flow or outpouring of something, likened to a waterfall.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Niagara Falls, the famous waterfall on the border of Canada and the United States, whose name comes from an Iroquoian word meaning roughly "neck of land."
Full origin of Niagara →Frequently asked questions
What does “Niagara” mean?
The word “Niagara” means a powerful, overwhelming flow or outpouring of something, likened to a waterfall. In plain terms, a huge, unstoppable-seeming flood or torrent of something, used figuratively.
How do you pronounce “Niagara”?
“Niagara” is pronounced neye-AG-ruh (/naɪˈæɡ(ə)ɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Niagara” in a sentence?
Here is “Niagara” used in a sentence: “A niagara of complaints poured into the company's inbox after the price hike.”
What part of speech is “Niagara”?
“Niagara” is a noun.
Is “Niagara” a common word?
“Niagara” is an uncommon word in modern English.
