landslide
1 synonym for landslide, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sudden collapse and downhill movement of a mass of soil, rock, and debris.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use landslide
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
landslide victory
trigger a landslide
win by a landslide
Etymology
From land + slide.
Full origin of landslide →Frequently asked questions
What does “landslide” mean?
The word “landslide” means a sudden collapse and downhill movement of a mass of soil, rock, and debris. In plain terms, either a mass of earth sliding down a slope, or a huge, one-sided election win.
How do you pronounce “landslide”?
“Landslide” is pronounced LAN-slyd (/ˈlæn(d).slaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “landslide” in a sentence?
Here is “landslide” used in a sentence: “Heavy rain triggered a landslide that blocked the mountain road.”
What part of speech is “landslide”?
“Landslide” is a noun.
Is “landslide” a common word?
“Landslide” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “landslide” have?
“Landslide” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden collapse and downhill movement of a mass of soil, rock, and debris.
Related words
clean sweep
shoo-in
