waterslides

Slippery pool descents

Waterslides are recreational chutes or channels with water flowing through them, designed for sliding down into a pool or splash area.

They range from simple backyard versions to elaborate amusement park attractions with twists, drops, and tunnels: The kids spent all afternoon on the waterslides.

Also spelled as two words.

mechanics

flume

Constructed water channel

friction · gravity · momentum · acceleration · incline · lubrication · tunnel · tube · enclosed · open-air

splash

plunge

Sudden steep descent

soak · drench · douse · splatter · gush · ripple · submersion · resurface · wave · mist

thrills

adrenaline

Emergency response hormone

heart-pounding · speed · plunge · drop · freefall · vertigo · g-force · daredevil · heights · twists

summer

vacation

Leisure time away

sunbathing · heatwave · cooling · refreshing · daytrip · family · kids · birthday · tourism · tropical

waterpark

aquapark

Recreational water attraction venue

wristband · locker · cabana · lifeguard · queue · tower · stairs · platform · rules · signage

Categories
Opposites
water park attraction type

waterslidesdiving boards

Flexible platforms for jumping

diving board · high dive · lazy river · wave pool · springboards

movement direction

waterslidesclimbing walls

Ascending steep vertical surfaces

rope ladders · rock climbing · stair climbing · ascent · escalators

water recreation wetness/environment

waterslidesroller coasters

Gravity-powered amusement vehicles

zip lines · toboggan runs · sledding hills · ski slopes

Family

waterslide

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G