land·slide
ˈlan(d)-ˌslīd 
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
landslid
ˈlan(d)-ˌslid
; landsliding
ˈlan(d)-ˌslī-diŋ
; landsliding
ˈlan(d)-ˌslī-diŋ
Examples of landslide in a Sentence
Noun
The earthquake triggered a landslide.
They were buried under the landslide.
The presidential election turned out to be one of the biggest landslides in history.
She won the election by a landslide.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lily
kuo, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Hundreds of thousands of terrified residents lost power as landslides rolled across highways.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
With rain expected in the coming days, authorities warned of possible landslides.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Communities and businesses stuck between two major landslides on Highway 1 in Big Sur will be cut off from the rest of the state again this week when officials halt convoys in and out of the region temporarily in light of a rainy forecast.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
At least 28 buildings have collapsed and massive landslides have been triggered around Hualien County, which is home to 300,000 people.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024
The latest landslide, however, throws a wrench into that plan and will likely delay its reopening.
—Collin Woodard / Jalopnik, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
The budget also includes more than $80 million for ongoing long-term efforts to stabilize the crumbling Del Mar bluffs and reroute San Diego’s coastal rail line to prevent landslides from stopping trains.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
The assault came less than a week after President Vladimir Putin claimed a landslide victory in a pro-forma election the Kremlin presented as an endorsement of Putin's war in Ukraine and promised defense of the Russian homeland from a hostile West.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022
Wins were not guaranteed to arrive right away, but Aston believed the Roadrunners could captivate fans with pace and enthusiasm, leaving behind the tendency to wilt or allow games to landslide at the first misstep.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2022
Noun
The earthquake, which damaged buildings and caused landslides, was the largest to hit Taiwan in 25 years and was also felt in parts of China.
—Lily
kuo, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Hundreds of thousands of terrified residents lost power as landslides rolled across highways.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
With rain expected in the coming days, authorities warned of possible landslides.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Communities and businesses stuck between two major landslides on Highway 1 in Big Sur will be cut off from the rest of the state again this week when officials halt convoys in and out of the region temporarily in light of a rainy forecast.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
At least 28 buildings have collapsed and massive landslides have been triggered around Hualien County, which is home to 300,000 people.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024
The latest landslide, however, throws a wrench into that plan and will likely delay its reopening.
—Collin Woodard / Jalopnik, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
The budget also includes more than $80 million for ongoing long-term efforts to stabilize the crumbling Del Mar bluffs and reroute San Diego’s coastal rail line to prevent landslides from stopping trains.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
The assault came less than a week after President Vladimir Putin claimed a landslide victory in a pro-forma election the Kremlin presented as an endorsement of Putin's war in Ukraine and promised defense of the Russian homeland from a hostile West.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
Verb
Of the 195 votes cast by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association and select broadcasters, Bergeron garnered a whopping 160 first-place votes en route to landslide win.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022
Wins were not guaranteed to arrive right away, but Aston believed the Roadrunners could captivate fans with pace and enthusiasm, leaving behind the tendency to wilt or allow games to landslide at the first misstep.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2022
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“Landslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landslide. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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