disappearance

American  

[dis-uh-peer-uhns] / ˌdɪs əˈpɪər əns /

noun

1. the act or an instance of disappearing; a ceasing to be seen or to exist.

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Etymology

Origin of disappearance

First recorded in 1705–15; disappear + -ance

Example Sentences

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating her disappearance as a crime.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's not just about Apple Daily's disappearance -- it also reflects the current state of society as a whole," Wong said.

From Barron's

Down in the flats of Tucson away from the foothills and the throngs of media, people were talking about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, but we didn't find many people too worried about security.

From BBC

The baffling disappearance of a fair-haired, little boy from a remote Australian farm has been declared a major crime, with detectives pointing the finger at a suspect in his home.

From Barron's

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are reviewing a new message regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, according to a statement Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• departure
• exodus
• loss
• removal