doomsday
Translation
doomsday, Judgement Day, the end of the world
Examples
Some people are preparing for doomsday.
Some people are preparing for doomsday.
The doomsday clock is ticking.
The doomsday clock is ticking.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the last day of the world's existence They believed doomsday was near.
Similar Words
Synonyms: apocalypse, end of the world
Etymology
From Old English 'dōmes dæg' (day of judgement). 'Doom' meant judgement, and 'dæg' meant day.
Memory Tips
Imagine a clock ticking down to the final 'doom'.