the apocalypse

noun
UK: /ə ˈpɒkəlɪps/
US: /ə ˈpɑːkəlɪps/

  1. A time of great destruction and chaos, often described as the end of the world.

    1. The movie is about the apocalypse and what happens to people. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many fear climate change could trigger the apocalypse if we don't act quickly. [ ] [ ]

  2. An event involving widespread destruction or a disastrous event viewed as comparable to the end of the world.

    1. The flood felt like the apocalypse to the small town residents. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some economists are predicting a financial apocalypse if interest rates continue to rise. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

doomsday armageddon cataclysm

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the apocalypse" in English means: A time of great destruction and chaos, often described as the end of the world., An event involving widespread destruction or a disastrous event viewed as comparable to the end of the world..

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

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

Example usage of "the apocalypse": "The movie is about the apocalypse and what happens to people.". More examples on the page.