Word Noun
fiasco
n.
countable
C1 Advanced US /fiˈæskoʊ/ fi·as·co UK spelling fiascoes, fiascos
Definition
n.a complete and embarrassing failure. You use this when something goes wrong in a messy or public way.
n.a complete failure, especially one that is humiliating or ridiculous. Often implies a lack of organization or a series of avoidable errors.
Examples
“The school play turned into a total fiasco.”
“The product launch was a fiasco because the website crashed within minutes of the announcement.”
“What began as a minor logistical oversight quickly escalated into a public relations fiasco that cost the company millions in lost revenue.”
Usage
Commonly modified by adjectives like 'total', 'complete', or 'absolute'.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Frequent
Updated