doomsday
Translation
doomsday, Judgement Day, end of the world
Examples
Some people are preparing for doomsday.
Some people are preparing for doomsday.
The report predicted economic doomsday.
The report predicted economic doomsday.
Grammar Patterns
doomsday the last day of the world's existence. Some people are preparing for doomsday.
((an)) economic doomsday a very bad event that is predicted to happen. The report predicted economic doomsday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: apocalypse, end of the world, Judgement Day
Etymology
From Old English 'dōmes dæg', meaning 'day of judgment'. 'Doom' originally meant judgment or law.
Memory Tips
Imagine a day of 'doom' when everything ends. The 'doom' is sealed on that 'day'.