noun
Uncommon
doomsday
DOOMZ-day
Doomsday (noun) means the imagined day of final judgment or the end of the world. Example: “The cult had been predicting doomsday for years.”
noun
1
The imagined day of final judgment or the end of the world.
"The cult had been predicting doomsday for years."
adj
1
Predicting or relating to total, catastrophic destruction.
"The senator dismissed the report as doomsday thinking."
"Preppers stock their doomsday bunkers with years of supplies."
How to use doomsday
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe end of the world, or anything (like a scenario or prediction) built around total catastrophe.
Common pairings
doomsday scenario
doomsday prepper
doomsday clock
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- doomsdays
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Etymology
From Old English dom ("judgment") plus dæg ("day") — literally "judgment day."
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What does “doomsday” mean?
The word “doomsday” means the imagined day of final judgment or the end of the world. In plain terms, the end of the world, or anything (like a scenario or prediction) built around total catastrophe.
How do you pronounce “doomsday”?
“Doomsday” is pronounced DOOMZ-day (/ˈduːmz.deɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “doomsday” in a sentence?
Here is “doomsday” used in a sentence: “The cult had been predicting doomsday for years.”
What is another word for “doomsday”?
Words with a similar meaning to “doomsday” include apocalypse, Armageddon, day of doom, end times, eschaton and Final Judgment.
What part of speech is “doomsday”?
Depending on how it is used, “doomsday” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “doomsday” come from?
The word “doomsday” comes from Old English. From Old English dom ("judgment") plus dæg ("day") — literally "judgment day.".
Is “doomsday” a common word?
“Doomsday” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “doomsday” have?
“Doomsday” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the imagined day of final judgment or the end of the world.
