onslaught

noun
UK: /ˈɒnslɔːt/
US: /ˈɑːnslɔːt/

  1. A strong and often sudden attack.

    1. The army launched an onslaught.
    2. The defenders faced a relentless onslaught of enemy fire during the battle.

  2. A large number of things that arrive or happen at the same time.

    1. We had an onslaught of orders.
    2. The small town was unprepared for the sudden onslaught of tourists during the summer.

Synonyms

offensive deluge assault onslaught barrage blitz attack

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "onslaught" in English means: A strong and often sudden attack., A large number of things that arrive or happen at the same time..

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

Synonyms for "onslaught": offensive, deluge, assault, onslaught, barrage, blitz, attack.

Example usage of "onslaught": "The army launched an onslaught.". More examples on the page.