landslide
noun
the downward falling or sliding of a mass of soil, detritus, or rock on or from a steep slope.
landslides
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pluralof landslide.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Floods, landslides and accidents driven by a nine-day downpour equivalent to more than a month's worth of rain in some areas have killed at least 13 people in the northern Philippines, rescuers said Monday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
In March, more than 100 people were killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the southern Gamo Zone area.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
For Southern California, it would mean a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Different types of disturbance shape different ecosystems: floods in the Nile, landslides on the steep pitches of the Andes, hurricanes in the Yucatan Peninsula.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
