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

Lala is no longer a hurricane, but the tropical storm is drenching Hawaii with sideways rain, hurricane-force gusts and pounding surf, flooding rivers and triggering mudslides. — Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

While an official hurricane landfall in Hawaii is rare, Lala is expected to bring significant hazards, including extreme winds, 1-2 feet of rain on the Big Island, storm surge, and mudslides, regardless of whether its center officially crosses land. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

The National Hurricane Center said Lala is expected to produce 10 to 20 inches of rain across the Big Island, with isolated totals of up to 25 inches possible, creating a life-threatening risk of flooding and mudslides. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1