armageddon

noun
UK: /ˌɑːməˈɡedən/
US: /ˌɑːrməˈɡedən/

  1. A battle or war that will destroy the world.

    1. The movie is about Armageddon and the end of the world. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many worry that nuclear war could bring about a real Armageddon. [ ] [ ]

  2. A very destructive and damaging event or situation.

    1. The closure of the factory was Armageddon for the small town. [ ] [ ]
    2. The stock market crash led to financial Armageddon for many investors. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

apocalypse doomsday cataclysm

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "armageddon" in English means: A battle or war that will destroy the world., A very destructive and damaging event or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "armageddon" is /ˌɑːməˈɡedən/ in British English and /ˌɑːrməˈɡedən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "armageddon": "The movie is about Armageddon and the end of the world.". More examples on the page.