onslaught — a fierce or destructive attack; an overwhelmingly large quantity of people or things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fierce or destructive attack; an overwhelmingly large quantity of people or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːnslɔːt/
Example Sentences
- The professor couldn't handle the onslaught of emails from panicked students before finals.
- The bakery was unprepared for the onslaught of customers during the donut sale.
- The company survived the onslaught of negative reviews after the product recall.
onslaught
NOUN[/ˈɑːnslɔːt/]
a fierce or destructive attack; an overwhelmingly large quantity of people or things
Medieval defenders brace as a violent onslaught of enemy warriors crashes against the castle gates.
Face the onslaught and assault, then hide safe in the vault!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Onslaught derives from Dutch 'aanslag,' meaning attack or strike, which entered English in the 17th century. The word reflects the Dutch military and maritime vocabulary adopted during periods of increased contact between England and the Dutch Republic.
Breakdown
aan- (on, toward) + -slag (strike, blow), literally 'a striking toward,' expressing a violent assault or vigorous attack.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor couldn't handle the onslaught of emails from panicked students before finals.”
“The bakery was unprepared for the onslaught of customers during the donut sale.”
“The company survived the onslaught of negative reviews after the product recall.”
“My diet plan collapsed under the onslaught of holiday cookies.”
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