B2nounnatureenvironment
US/ˈæv.ə.lændʒ/
UK/ˈæv.ə.lɑːndʒ/
a large mass of snow that suddenly slides down a mountain
In context
An avalanche blocked the mountain road for two days.
Skiers should check the avalanche warning before leaving the trail.
The village was buried by an avalanche of snow and rocks.
Words that go with avalanche
verb + noun
- trigger an avalancheA loud noise can trigger an avalanche.
noun + noun
- avalanche warningAn avalanche warning was issued for the region.
- avalanche riskThe avalanche risk is high after heavy snow.
verb + preposition
- caught in an avalancheTwo climbers were caught in an avalanche last winter.
noun + preposition
- avalanche of complaintsThe new policy brought an avalanche of complaints.