hazard
Translation
hazard, danger, risk
Examples
Smoking is a serious health hazard.
Smoking is a serious health hazard.
The icy roads are a hazard to drivers.
The icy roads are a hazard to drivers.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) hazard a danger or risk Smoking is a serious health hazard.
((a/the)) hazard ((to sb./sth.)) a danger to someone or something The icy roads are a hazard to drivers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: danger, risk, peril, threat
Etymology
From Old French 'hasard', a game of chance with dice, possibly from Arabic 'az-zahr' meaning 'the die'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hazard' warning lights on a car, which signal danger.