1
: a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
built a bridge over the chasm
2
: a marked division, separation, or difference
the chasm between the rich and the poor
Examples of chasm in a Sentence
a chasm in the ocean floor
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
But as Abetti freely admits, there is a chasm between a brilliant idea and a lasting enterprise.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Nearly 3,000 growing chasms have opened up in dozens of towns, swallowing up roads and houses in their path.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Two tightrope-style suspension bridges, one of which stretches 45 feet across a 200-foot chasm.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chasm
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“Chasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chasm. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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chasm
noun
: a deep split or gap in the earth
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