meltdown
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.
But that could quickly change, especially if the crypto meltdown proves to be fleeting.
From Barron's
While essentially a disaster film, the visually alarming and nerve-racking “Fukushima” is also a cross-cultural psychodrama, about an industry, and perhaps a society, having a meltdown all its own.
I looked at Regan, waiting for her to join me in my meltdown, but to my surprise she had a familiar smile on her face.
From Literature
![]()
The computer-system meltdown that hobbled the rollout of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” and concert ticket prices hitting the $1,000 mark renewed focus on the deal.
Depending on the week, the club is either in total command of the Premier League, closing in on a first title in 22 years, or on the verge of a meltdown.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.