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doomsday

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈdumzˌdeɪ// UK //dˈuːmsdeɪ// dooms·day

n. the end of the world or a time of terrible destruction. People often use it to talk about a future event that will cause everything to fail.

n. the final day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction or ultimate judgment. Often used metaphorically to describe a predicted moment of total failure or collapse.


SIMPLE

Some people prepare for doomsday by storing extra food.

CONTEXTUAL

Environmental scientists warned that ignoring the climate crisis could lead to a doomsday scenario for coastal cities.

COMPLEX

The novel explores the psychological toll on a small community as they await a predicted doomsday that never actually arrives.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'doomsday clock' or 'doomsday scenario'.

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