Armageddon

noun

Ar·​ma·​ged·​don ˌär-mə-ˈge-dᵊn 

1

a

: the site or time of a final and conclusive battle between the forces of good and evil

b

: the battle taking place at Armageddon

2

: a usually vast decisive conflict or confrontation

Examples of Armageddon in a Sentence

the threat of nuclear Armageddon

Recent Examples on the Web

Twenty-seven years ago, Armageddon benefited from a marketing campaign that left a lasting impression. —Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025

These interceptors would essentially be small satellites positioned in low-Earth orbit, likely a few hundred miles above the planet, circling the world every 90 minutes ready for commands to prevent nuclear Armageddon. —Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025

Affleck continued skyrocketing by acting in Good Will Hunting (1997) — which earned him an Academy Award — Armageddon (1998) and Pearl Harbor (2001). —Caroline Blair, People.com, 19 July 2025

An iconic producer known for her work on franchises like The Walking Dead and Terminator, along with classic one-offs like Armageddon, Hurd’s Valhalla wrapped up its spin-off series Fear the Walking Dead in 2023. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek Armageddōn, Harmagedōn, scene of the battle foretold in Revelation 16:14–16

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for Armageddon

• deaden
• leaden
• redden