water slide

Pool's slippery descent

A water slide is a slippery chute or channel with flowing water that people slide down for recreation, typically at pools or amusement parks.

Riders descend on the water itself or on mats and tubes: The kids spent all afternoon on the water slide.

Water slides range from simple backyard versions to elaborate multi-story attractions with twists and drops.

water

splash

Liquid scattering on impact

  • sprayDispersed liquid droplets
  • mistFine airborne moisture
  • dropletsMinute liquid globules

cascade · gush · stream · flow · current · chlorine · pumps · jets · slippery · wet

thrill

excitement

State of eager enthusiasm

laughter · adrenaline · speed · plunge · descent · drop · freefall · anticipation · heart-pounding · whoosh

waterpark

lazy river

Gentle artificial waterway

flume · chute · raft ride · kiddie pool · cabana · lifeguard · queue · wristband · locker · inner tube

structure

fiberglass

Reinforced woven strand composite

  • tubeHollow cylindrical passage
  • tunnelEnclosed underground route
  • spiralCurve winding around center

corkscrew · loop · curve · channel · enclosed · open-air · translucent · joints · seams · bolts

motion

velocity

Directed rate of motion

friction · descent · incline · angle · glide · shooting · barreling · careening · whipping · banking

Categories
Opposites
aquatic vs. dry recreation equipment

water slideplayground slide

Inclined recreation equipment

metal slide · sandbox · jungle gym · climbing frame · swing set

descent vs. ascent/elevation

water slideclimbing wall

Structure for recreational ascent

rope climb · ladder · rock wall · stair climber · ski lift

sliding vs. jumping/diving entry

water slidediving board

Elevated pool launching platform

high dive · springboard · diving platform

Family

waterslide, waterslides

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G