Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perfect-storm
noun
/ˈpərfɪkt ˈstɔrm/
Definition
A perfect storm is a rare combination of events that produces an exceptional situation or disaster.
Examples
- The shipping delays were a perfect storm of bad weather, mechanical failures, and labor strikes.
- When the economy crashed, it was a perfect storm for small businesses struggling to survive.
Meaning
The term refers to a situation where a series of negative factors come together to create an extremely difficult or dangerous scenario.
Synonyms
- ideal storm
- convergence of events
- catastrophic situation
