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Definition of landslide

landslide

/ˈlænd.slaɪd/
land · slide
Plural:landslides
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• noun

1

A collapse of a large mass of earth, rock, or debris down a mountain, cliff, or steep slope.

Example

"Heavy monsoon rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway for several days."

2

An overwhelming majority of votes for one party or candidate in an election, or a decisive victory.

Example

"The incumbent mayor won reelection by a landslide, securing nearly eighty percent of the vote."

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• Nearby Words

landscaper
landscaping
landscapist
landslide
landslip
landward
landwards

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century in American English, formed as a compound of 'land' and 'slide', largely replacing the earlier British term 'landslip'. The figurative sense of an overwhelming political victory emerged in the United States in the late 19th century.

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