landslide

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Synonyms for landslide

noun landslip

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avalanche

noun. falling large mass; sudden rush of large quantity

Word Origin & History

1856, American English, from land (n.) + slide (n.). Earlier was landslip, still preferred in Britain. Old English used eorðgebyrst in this sense; literally "earth-burst." In the political sense, landslide "lopsided electoral victory" is attested from 1888.

Example Sentences for landslide

The election of 1964 was a landslide victory for the Democratic Party.

The beasts were swept off in a landslide of loose rock—all but one.

Lead failed to do it, but God sent the landslide, and you are as good as dead.

I was nearly killed in a landslide, and now the men who saved me from that are done for.

And a great pity the way he dropped off and had his mine lost by a landslide.

About how much further is that Landslide district from here?

The mountain will still be there in the morning—unless there's a landslide.

“I wish I were dead and buried under a landslide,” sobbed Nannie.

This was almost the spot where the landslide had stopped the Dover night freight.

“That is no landslide,” replied Ralph, pointing at the obstruction.

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Synonyms for landslide

avalanche