landslide
noun/ˈlændˌslaɪd/
Frequency rank: #7,936 most common English word
Meaning
a mass of rock, earth, or debris moving down a slope; also, an overwhelming victory in an election.
Example sentence
Heavy rain caused landslide that blocked the mountain road for several days.
Synonyms & related words
- mudslide
- avalanche
- rockslide
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