noun

bloodbath

BLUHD-bahth

Bloodbath (noun) means a massacre or scene of extreme violence and killing. Example: “The battle turned into a bloodbath within minutes.”

noun

A massacre or scene of extreme violence and killing.

"The battle turned into a bloodbath within minutes."

(informal) A situation involving heavy losses, such as in a game, election, or financial market.

"The stock market suffered a bloodbath after the announcement."

"It was a bloodbath for the home team, who lost 8-0."

How to use bloodbath

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishExtreme violence, or a figurative wipeout in competition or finance.

Common pairings

a financial bloodbath turn into a bloodbath

Word forms

bloodbaths plural

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Etymology

From "blood" plus "bath," originally suggesting a scene drenched in blood.

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bloodbath” mean?

The word “bloodbath” means a massacre or scene of extreme violence and killing. In plain terms, extreme violence, or a figurative wipeout in competition or finance.

How do you pronounce “bloodbath”?

“Bloodbath” is pronounced BLUHD-bahth (/ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bloodbath” in a sentence?

Here is “bloodbath” used in a sentence: “The battle turned into a bloodbath within minutes.”

What part of speech is “bloodbath”?

“Bloodbath” is a noun.

How many meanings does “bloodbath” have?

“Bloodbath” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a massacre or scene of extreme violence and killing.

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