mudslide

noun

mud·​slide ˈməd-ˌslīd 

1

: mudflow

2

: a cocktail made with coffee liqueur, vodka, and cream

Examples of mudslide in a Sentence

The heavy rain triggered a mudslide.

Recent Examples on the Web

Colorado's dry landscape and steep terrain can create a threat for mudslides, more accurately described as debris flows, when intense rain moves through the state. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

In Kauai County and the island of Hawaii, the rain could trigger flash floods and mudslides. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026

Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell were pelting Hawaii's western islands early Tuesday, bringing the threat of floods, mudslides and tornadoes. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

The wet conditions on the island’s hills and mountains increase the risk of flash flooding and mudslides. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1