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avalanche

[ˈævəlæntʃ]

avalanche Definition

  • 1a sudden and rapid flow of snow, ice, and rocks down a mountain
  • 2a large amount of something that comes suddenly and quickly

Using avalanche: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "avalanche" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The skiers were buried in the avalanche.

  • Example

    The avalanche destroyed several houses.

  • Example

    The company faced an avalanche of criticism after the scandal broke out.

  • Example

    The team was overwhelmed by an avalanche of requests.

avalanche Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with avalanche

  • cause an avalanche to occur

    Example

    The loud noise triggered an avalanche.

  • avalanche warning

    an alert issued by authorities to warn people of the risk of avalanches

    Example

    The ski resort issued an avalanche warning due to heavy snowfall.

  • the act of rescuing people who are trapped or buried in an avalanche

    Example

    The rescue team was dispatched to perform an avalanche rescue.

Origins of avalanche

from French 'avalanche', from Savoy dialect 'avalance', from 'avalant', present participle of 'avalair', meaning 'descend'

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Summary: avalanche in Brief

The term 'avalanche' [ˈævəlæntʃ] refers to a sudden and rapid flow of snow, ice, and rocks down a mountain, or a large amount of something that comes suddenly and quickly. Examples include 'The skiers were buried in the avalanche,' and 'The company faced an avalanche of criticism after the scandal broke out.' Phrases like 'trigger an avalanche' and 'avalanche warning' are also common. 'Avalanche' is a formal term that can be replaced with 'snowslide' or 'landslide' in certain contexts.