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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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