Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pandemonium

noun
/ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/
Definition
A place or state of total chaos or wild uproar.
Examples
  • When the concert ended, pandemonium broke out among the excited fans.
  • The classroom erupted into pandemonium when the fire alarm went off.
Meaning
Pandemonium refers to a situation in which there is a lot of noise and confusion, often accompanied by a sense of disorder.
Synonyms
  • chaos
  • uproar
  • commotion
  • bedlam
  • hubbub