Landslide

/ˈlændˌslaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sudden and fast movement of a large amount of earth or rock down a slope.

The heavy rains caused a landslide that blocked the road.

A victory in an election by an overwhelming margin.

The candidate won the election in a landslide, receiving over 70% of the votes.

The movement of a large amount of material, often in a destructive manner.

After the earthquake, there was a landslide that buried several homes.

Derived from 'land' + 'slide', referring to the sliding of land.

landslide victory

A victory by a very large margin.

landslide election

An election in which one candidate wins by a substantial majority.

avalanche

A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside.

mudslide

A flow of mud that can cause damage to property and infrastructure.

A situation where someone wins overwhelmingly in a competitive context.

Her performance in the competition was a landslide.

To fall in significant amounts or degrees.

The stock prices landslided after the announcement.