tragedy
noun
a lamentable, dreadful, or fatal event or affair; calamity; disaster.
tragedies
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pluralof tragedy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Travelers described lost loved ones, personal tragedies and battles with insecurity, regret and doubts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Puente has long been a hate figure for the right, and with two of the worst rail tragedies in Spanish history taking place on his watch, the criticism is only going to increase.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
"This is one of the worst tragedies the Canadian Armed Forces have experienced on Canadian soil in peacetime," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
At the concert, Mastodon also appeared as a band pushing past the tragedies, and was re-energized and refocused with a new lineup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Like we’re all just here to witness each other’s tragedies.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
