disaster area

noun
UK: /dɪˈzɑːstər ˈeəriə/
US: /dɪˈzæstər ˈeriə/

  1. A place where a very bad thing happened, like a flood or earthquake.

    1. The town became a disaster area after the big storm.
    2. After the hurricane, the coast was declared a disaster area to get help faster.

  2. A place or situation in a very bad condition.

    1. My room is a disaster area after the party last night.
    2. The company's finances are a disaster area, and they need to make big changes soon.

Synonyms

wreck catastrophe mess shambles

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disaster area" in English means: A place where a very bad thing happened, like a flood or earthquake., A place or situation in a very bad condition..

The phonetic transcription of "disaster area" is /dɪˈzɑːstər ˈeəriə/ in British English and /dɪˈzæstər ˈeriə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disaster area": wreck, catastrophe, mess, shambles.

Example usage of "disaster area": "The town became a disaster area after the big storm.". More examples on the page.