Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emergency
noun
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
Definition
A serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action.
Examples
- During the emergency, the hospital staff worked overtime to treat the injured.
- She received first aid training in case of an emergency.
- Dial 911 in case of a true emergency.
Meaning
An emergency is a sudden event that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment, which requires urgent intervention.
Synonyms
- crisis
- urgent situation
- calamity
- disaster
- predicament
