landslide

The definition of a landslide is a situation when dirt, rock or other pieces of earth begin to slide down a mountain or slope, or when someone wins a contest by a big majority.

(noun)

  1. An example of a landslide is when heavy rains cause dirt and earth to fall rapidly down a cliff, sometimes even carrying buildings down with them.
  2. An example of a landslide is when a candidate wins by 100 to 1.

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See landslide in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. the sliding of a mass of loosened rocks or earth down a hillside or slope
  2. the mass of loosened material sliding down
  3. an overwhelming majority of votes for one candidate or party in an election
  4. any overwhelming victory

See landslide in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The downward sliding of a relatively dry mass of earth and rock.
    b. The mass that slides. Also called landslip.
  2. a. An overwhelming majority of votes for a political party or candidate.
    b. An election that sweeps a party or candidate into office.
  3. A great victory.

Related Forms:

  • landˈslidˌing noun

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