mudslide

noun

mud·​slide ˈməd-ˌslīd How to pronounce mudslide (audio)
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: a cocktail made with coffee liqueur, vodka, and cream

Examples of mudslide in a Sentence

The heavy rain triggered a mudslide.
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Yonkers Deputy Fire Chief Chris Canfield said the damage was caused by a mudslide after some rain. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025 The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Over 450 state roadways were closed as of Tuesday because of high water and mudslides, and more than 281 people were in shelters across the state, the governor said. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025 Yonkers Deputy Fire Chief Chris Canfield said the damage was caused by a mudslide after some rain. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mudslide

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mudslide was in 1874

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“Mudslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mudslide. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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