Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doomsday
noun
/ˈduːmz.deɪ/
Definition
Doomsday refers to a day when an important event, typically a catastrophic one, is believed to occur, often associated with the end of the world or final judgment.
Examples
- Many people fear doomsday prophecies that predict catastrophic events.
- The survivalists prepared for doomsday by stockpiling supplies.
- In popular culture, doomsday often appears in movies about the apocalypse.
Meaning
The term is used to describe an impending disaster or the end of existence as we know it. It is often related to apocalyptic scenarios.
Synonyms
- end of the world
- apocalypse
- final judgment
- cataclysm
