English · Word Candidate

Niagara

/naɪˈæɡ(ə)ɹə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Niagaras · Niagaraing · Niagaraed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A flood, torrent, or outpouring, especially one of massive proportions.

Noun

Examples

[A] veritable Niagara of loose flesh when her stays are unlaced.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A Niagara grape.

Noun

Examples

The basic material for sherry is a mixture or a blend of dry wines from Niagaras, Delawares, and Catawbas or other white juices, which are sweetened and fortified and then blended with California sherry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To flood; to pour in a torrent.

Verb

Examples

[…] water deluged into the cockpit and Niagaraed into the bilge. Only constant use of the pump kept the floorboards from going adrift.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Niagara” mean?

A flood, torrent, or outpouring, especially one of massive proportions.

Is “Niagara” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.