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landslide

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1land·slide

noun \ˈlan(d)-ˌslīd\

Definition of LANDSLIDE

1
: the usually rapid downward movement of a mass of rock, earth, or artificial fill on a slope; also : the mass that moves down
2
a : a great majority of votes for one side b : an overwhelming victory

Examples of LANDSLIDE

  1. The earthquake triggered a landslide.
  2. They were buried under the landslide.
  3. The presidential election turned out to be one of the biggest landslides in history.
  4. She won the election by a landslide.

First Known Use of LANDSLIDE

1822

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