avalanche
noun
a large mass of snow, ice, etc., detached from a mountain slope and sliding or falling suddenly downward.
avalanches
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pluralof avalanche.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof avalanche (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
avalanchenouna large mass of snow, ice, etc., detached from a mountain slope and sliding or falling suddenly downward.
Example Sentences
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The researchers point to possible applications in avalanches, landslides, materials science, and particle-filled inks used in 3D printing.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
As permafrost degrades, glacial lake outbursts and rock-ice avalanches are expected to increase, producing faster, debris-laden floods that are harder to forecast.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
These deposits form when underwater avalanches of mud, sand, and debris rush down the seafloor and eventually settle into thick sediment layers.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
The latest deaths took to 18 the number of dead in avalanches in Austria this winter season.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
Beetee was right about being unable to control the avalanches once they’d been set in motion.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
