earthquake

noun
UK: /ˈɜːθkweɪk/
US: /ˈɜːθkweɪk/

  1. A sudden shaking of the ground.

    1. The earthquake was very scary for everyone nearby. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists study earthquakes to better understand our planet's geology. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface resulting from underground movements.

    1. After the earthquake, buildings were damaged in the city. [ ] [ ]
    2. The earthquake's magnitude was so large, it was felt hundreds of miles away. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tremor seism shake
earthquake intransitive-verb

  1. To shake or tremble violently, like the earth during an earthquake.

    1. The floor earthquake when the truck drove by. [ ] [ ]
    2. The entire building seemed to earthquake when the explosion happened nearby. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "earthquake" in English means: A sudden shaking of the ground., A sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface resulting from underground movements..

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

Synonyms for "earthquake": tremor, seism, shake.

Example usage of "earthquake": "The earthquake was very scary for everyone nearby.". More examples on the page.