Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for landslide

landslide

noun as in landslip

Strongest matches

Strong match

Weak matches

noun as in great victory

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A landslide on the French Pacific island of Tahiti that buried two homes killed at least seven people and left others missing, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.

Read more on Barron's

The death toll from floods and landslides on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia rose to 19 people, a rescue official said Thursday, with dozens still missing.

Read more on Barron's

In the 2021 elections, Hichilema, who had already made five unsuccessful runs for the presidency, surfed a wave of popularity that swept him into power in a landslide victory over Lungu.

Read more on BBC

At least three other districts in the province have also been affected by flooding and landslides, he added.

Read more on Barron's

Following Labour's landslide election victory last July, Reeves became the country's first female chancellor and quickly faced what she described as "tough choices".

Read more on BBC

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement