the underworld

noun

1

: the world of crime and criminals

2

: the place where dead people go in Greek myths

Examples of the underworld in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a new crew, the lightsaber-wielding Zabrak warrior has come to Janix, a planet that has so far been untouched by the Empire's iron fist and aims to take vengeance on those in the underworld who betrayed him while also rebuilding his crime syndicate. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

The project chronicles the adventures of Huntrix, a K-pop girl group made up of three members who also just happen to fight monsters from the underworld. —Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026

Like a worm, the Worm Moon emerges from the underworld. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026

In this context, Persephone — the goddess of spring and wife of the harsh Hades — plays a crucial role by serving as a bridge between the mortal world and the underworld, spreading joy and hope for change and freedom. —Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for the underworld

• curled
• furled
• hurled
• knurled
• swirled
• twirled
• whirled
• whorled
• world
• lifeworld
• unfurled
• netherworld