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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

avalanche

/ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ noun · British & US
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What does avalanche mean?

noun

A large amount of snow falling or sliding down a slope, often suddenly and violently. A sudden and often violent movement of a large mass of rock, earth, or other material down a slope.

Example

"The skiers were caught in the avalanche and had to be rescued."

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