natural disaster

noun

: a sudden and terrible event in nature (such as a hurricane, tornado, or flood) that usually results in serious damage and many deaths

The earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters of this century.

Examples of natural disaster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mudslides and floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing severe damage to lives and property in Sri Lanka every year. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

That’s why the systems are built with redundancy — typically to protect against natural disasters, cut cables and the like, but now for attacks, as well. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Walmart also awarded around 21,000 Associate Critical Need Trust grants totaling more than $27 million to workers experiencing family crises or natural disasters. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

This risk that natural disasters carry for voters isn’t a partisan issue. — Jonathan Webber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for natural disaster

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