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

For example, create a plan for a financial crisis, a natural disaster or a key leader’s moral failure. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

Many users come to GoFundMe after a natural disaster or other event to find causes to donate to. —Ben Weiss, Fortune, 30 June 2025

Water shortages cause a third of all deaths from natural disasters, as droughts can cripple food production and cause starvation. —Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025

The group has also so far committed $8.5 million to disaster relief efforts in 2025, and The Home Depot Foundation continues to support communities nationwide that are still reeling from natural disasters. —Nicholas Rice, People.com, 28 June 2025

Rhymes for natural disaster

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