catastrophe
noun
a sudden and widespread disaster.
catastrophes
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pluralof catastrophe.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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According to Jordan, the results demonstrate that the effects of catastrophes are rarely straightforward.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Now, a long-awaited independent investigation commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom provides the most frank and in-depth review of the Jan. 7, 2025 catastrophes, and points out multiple shortcomings in governmental planning and response.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
He also called for "speedy incident reporting, classification, and reporting protocols so the world can learn from failures before they become catastrophes".
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Any beat in catastrophes would imply upside relative to guidance, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The thing with Maya is, she’s never cared about popularity or social catastrophes.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
