noun

juggernaut

JUHG-uh-nawt

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Juggernaut (noun) means a huge, unstoppable force, organization, or object that crushes everything in its way. Example: “The company grew into a corporate juggernaut within a decade.”

noun

A huge, unstoppable force, organization, or object that crushes everything in its way.

"The company grew into a corporate juggernaut within a decade."

"Nothing could stop the juggernaut of public opinion once the story broke."

British English for a very large truck, especially an articulated lorry.

"A juggernaut jackknifed on the motorway during the storm."

How to use juggernaut

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething so large and powerful that it can't be stopped, or (in British English) a giant lorry.

UK vs US

The "big truck" meaning is mainly British; American English rarely uses juggernaut this way.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: juggernauts

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Etymology

From Jagannath, a title of the Hindu deity Krishna. The word entered English through witnesses to the Rath Yatra festival in Puri, India, where a massive wagon carrying an idol of Jagannath was pulled through the streets by huge crowds, appearing unstoppable once in motion.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for juggernaut

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Frequently asked questions

What does “juggernaut” mean?

The word “juggernaut” means a huge, unstoppable force, organization, or object that crushes everything in its way. In plain terms, something so large and powerful that it can't be stopped, or (in British English) a giant lorry.

How do you pronounce “juggernaut”?

“Juggernaut” is pronounced JUHG-uh-nawt (/ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ɚ.nɔt/ in IPA).

How do you use “juggernaut” in a sentence?

Here is “juggernaut” used in a sentence: “The company grew into a corporate juggernaut within a decade.”

What part of speech is “juggernaut”?

“Juggernaut” is a noun.

How many meanings does “juggernaut” have?

“Juggernaut” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a huge, unstoppable force, organization, or object that crushes everything in its way.

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