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Definition of bloodbath

bloodbath

/ˈblʌdˌbæθ/
blood · bath
Plural:bloodbaths
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• noun

1

A ruthless, catastrophic, or sweeping loss, purge, or defeat (especially in politics, finance, or corporate restructuring).

Example

"The sudden collapse of tech stocks led to a financial bloodbath on Wall Street that wiped out billions in market value."

2

An event or situation in which many people are ruthlessly killed; a wholesale massacre.

Example

"International mediators intervened urgently to prevent the escalating regional dispute from turning into a bloodbath."

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• Nearby Words

blood lily
blood python
bloodbank
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bloodborne
bloodcurdling
blooded

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered English in the late 19th century as a loan translation (calque) of the German compound word 'Blutbad', literally meaning a 'bath of blood'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bloodbath. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bloodbath
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