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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

waterloo

/ˈwɔːtərloʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does waterloo mean?

noun

A decisive victory or defeat, especially one that ends a struggle or a series of struggles. A place where a decisive battle was fought, especially the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

Example

"The team's victory at the championship was their Waterloo, marking the end of their winning streak."

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