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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The economic chasm between the United States and Europe is growing.
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And that is where the huge chasm exists between the teams.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
And the political chasm between the parties has raised the stakes.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
And that is where the huge chasm exists between the teams.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
The news takes her entire family by surprise, creating a chasm and putting everyone to the test.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
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 25 Jan. 2026.
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chasm
noun
: a deep split or gap in the earth
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