Landslide (Noun)
Meaning 1
A slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
An overwhelming electoral victory; "Roosevelt defeated Hoover in a landslide".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The incumbent mayor was expected to win, but her opponent took the election in a landslide.
- In the highly contested election, the newcomer secured a landslide victory over the established politician.
- The referendum passed in a landslide, with over 75% of voters supporting the measure.
- After a bitter campaign, the challenger emerged victorious, winning the election by a landslide.
- The surprise candidate won the presidential election in a landslide, shocking the political establishment.