disappearance

[dis-uh-peer-uhns]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of disappearance¹

First recorded in 1705–15; disappear + -ance

Example Sentences

For much of the novel, Mr. Banville teases us in a similar manner, hinting at the truth behind Laura’s disappearance so elliptically that he risks testing our patience.

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Car makers could respond by lowering prices to lessen the effect of the disappearance of the credit on consumers.

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The defendant also talked about the night of Madeleine's disappearance, police corruption and DNA in a series of messages, prosecuting lawyer Nadia Silver said.

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The unsolved case of Madeleine's disappearance was thrust back into the spotlight last month after the top suspect was released from a German prison.

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A 20-minute call to the switchboard led to a report back from the NHS trust's communications manager to Operation Grange, the British investigation into the disappearance.

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Related Words

• departure 
• exodus 
• loss 
• removal