avalanche
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A large mass of snow, ice, and rock that suddenly slides down a mountainside.
Usage notes
"Avalanche" is often used figuratively for a sudden overwhelming amount of something, as in "an avalanche of complaints".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The resort closed two slopes after an _____ warning was issued."
Answer: avalanche
In your own words, what does "avalanche" mean?
A large mass of snow, ice, and rock that suddenly slides down a mountainside.
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