SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus

earthshock

noun
Save Word

Definition of earthshock

: an earthquake especially when sharply localized the earthshock following a heavy explosion

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

First Known Use of earthshock

1816, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More About earthshock

Time Traveler for earthshock

Time Traveler

The first known use of earthshock was in 1816

See more words from the same year

Dictionary Entries Near earthshock

earthshine

earthshock

earth-smoke

See More Nearby Entries 

Statistics for earthshock

Cite this Entry

“Earthshock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthshock. Accessed 24 May. 2022.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon

WORD OF THE DAY

dander

Listen to the pronunciation of dander

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Eponyms: Words Named After People

  • rubens painting
  • What is the best definition of boycott?
True or False

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games