disaster — a sudden event such as an accident, flood, or storm that causes great damage or loss of life
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden event such as an accident, flood, or storm that causes great damage or loss of life
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈzæstər/
Example Sentences
- My attempt at cooking was such a disaster that even the smoke alarm applauded.
- The government declared a state of emergency after the flood disaster.
- Without my morning coffee, I'm a walking disaster waiting to happen.
disaster
NOUN[/dɪˈzæstər/]
a sudden event such as an accident, flood, or storm that causes great damage or loss of life
a sudden event such as an accident, flood, or storm that causes great damage or loss of life
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'disastro', combining the prefix 'dis-' (bad, opposite of) with 'astro' (star). The word originally referred to an unfavorable star or planetary alignment believed to cause misfortune.
Breakdown
dis- (bad, opposite) + astro (star) = disaster (a calamitous event, literally 'bad star')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My attempt at cooking was such a disaster that even the smoke alarm applauded.”
“The government declared a state of emergency after the flood disaster.”
“Without my morning coffee, I'm a walking disaster waiting to happen.”
“The company's new product launch turned into a marketing disaster.”
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