natural disaster

noun

: a sudden and terrible event in nature (such as a hurricane, tornado, or flood) that usually results in serious damage and many deaths

The earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters of this century.

Examples of natural disaster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When a nearby security event or natural disaster threatens, its leaders turn to the company’s Global Safety and Security Risk Atlas to decide what to do next. — Marianna Kantor, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Why car warranties usually don’t cover smoke damage Car warranties do not typically cover physical damage from natural disasters like wildfires. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 July 2026

According to the company's website, the capsules are designed to protect people, families, response teams and critical infrastructure during natural disasters, industrial risks and security threats. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

Others like Cotton were reminded of past natural disasters, leaving them wary of stepping outside. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Rhymes for natural disaster

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