landslide — A mass of rock, earth, or debris moving down a slope
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A mass of rock, earth, or debris moving down a slope
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlændslaɪd/
Example Sentences
- The politician's scandal caused a landslide defeat in the election.
- My room looks like a landslide hit it after studying for finals.
- The team won by such a landslide that they celebrated before the game ended.
landslide
NOUN[/ˈlændslaɪd/]
A mass of rock, earth, or debris moving down a slope
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old English roots combining 'land' (earth, ground) with 'slide' (to slip or move). The term describes the physical action of earth and rock slipping down a slope.
Breakdown
land (earth, ground) + slide (to slip or glide) = landslide
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The politician's scandal caused a landslide defeat in the election.”
“My room looks like a landslide hit it after studying for finals.”
“The team won by such a landslide that they celebrated before the game ended.”
“Climate change has increased the frequency of landslides in mountainous regions.”
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