apocalypse

noun
UK: /əˈpɒkəlɪps/
US: /əˈpɑːkəlɪps/

  1. A great disaster resulting in widespread destruction.

    1. The flood was a small apocalypse for the town. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are warning about a climate apocalypse if we don't act quickly. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sudden and violent event; a catastrophe.

    1. The stock market crash felt like an apocalypse. [ ] [ ]
    2. For many businesses, the pandemic was a financial apocalypse, devastating their income. [ ] [ ]

  3. The complete final destruction of the world, as described in the Bible.

    1. Some people believe the apocalypse is near. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many books and films explore the scenarios after the biblical apocalypse. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cataclysm doomsday disaster
apocalypse adjective

  1. Relating to the end of the world or a great disaster.

    1. He wrote an apocalyptic novel. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film presents an apocalyptic vision of the future, filled with war and disease. [ ] [ ]

  2. Resembling the end of the world; momentous or catastrophic.

    1. The news felt apocalyptic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The environmental reports painted an apocalyptic picture of the planet's future if immediate action isn't taken. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apocalypse" in English means: A great disaster resulting in widespread destruction., A sudden and violent event; a catastrophe., The complete final destruction of the world, as described in the Bible..

The phonetic transcription of "apocalypse" is /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ in British English and /əˈpɑːkəlɪps/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apocalypse": cataclysm, doomsday, disaster.

Example usage of "apocalypse": "The flood was a small apocalypse for the town.". More examples on the page.