disaster

🇺🇸 /dɪˈzæstər/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈzɑːstə(r)/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
noun
A2

A sudden event that causes great harm or loss.

The earthquake was a terrible disaster that destroyed many homes.

A2

A very bad situation with many problems.

The company faced a financial disaster after losing its biggest client.

A2

A complete failure.

His attempt to cook dinner was a total disaster.

translation

n. A sudden event that causes great harm or loss.; A very bad situation with many problems.; A complete failure.

Word Forms

Plural disasters