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

The next day, historic flooding tore through parts of the region — washing out highways, triggering rock and mudslides and cutting off communities that have spent more than a week navigating lengthy detours. — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Officials warned of possible strong aftershocks accompanied by mudslides and falling rocks in the coming days. — Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Multiple roads are blocked by mudslides or have been washed away completely, and propane tanks have become dislodged and are floating in floodwater, according to Thomas. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

After mudslides in Big Sur caused a three-year closure, some of the most scenic sections of the Pacific Coast Highway have been reopened, giving travelers the opportunity to take in the inspirational sights of California’s coastline. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1