catastrophe
Translation
catastrophe, disaster, calamity
Examples
The earthquake was a major catastrophe.
The earthquake was a major catastrophe.
The party was a complete catastrophe.
The party was a complete catastrophe.
Grammar Patterns
a catastrophe a sudden and widespread disaster The flood was a terrible catastrophe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disaster, calamity, tragedy; Antonyms: success, triumph, blessing
Etymology
From Greek 'kata-' (down) + 'strophe' (turning), meaning a downturn of events.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'cat' causing a 'trophy' to fall and break – a small catastrophe!