Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
avalanche
noun
/ˈæv.ə.læntʃ/
Definition
A sudden and fast flow of snow, ice, and rock down a mountain or cliff.
Examples
- The avalanche swept down the mountainside, covering everything in its path.
- He heard the crackling sound before the avalanche descended.
- During the winter, there is a risk of avalanche in the snowy regions.
Meaning
An avalanche occurs when a mass of snow or ice breaks loose from a mountainside and rushes downward, often causing destruction.
Synonyms
- snowslide
- landslide
- rockslide