catastrophe
🇺🇸
/kəˈtæstrəfi/
🇬🇧
/kəˈtæstrəfi/
noun
R
A sudden event that causes great harm to many people.
The earthquake was a catastrophe that destroyed entire cities and left thousands homeless.
R
An event that causes serious problems or failure for someone or something.
The failed product launch was a catastrophe for the company, leading to huge financial losses.
translation
A sudden event that causes great harm to many people.; An event that causes serious problems or failure for someone or something.
Word Forms
Plural
catastrophes