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doomsday

Syllabification: (dooms·day)
Pronunciation: /ˈdo͞omzˌdā/
(also domesday)
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Definition of doomsday

noun

[in singular]
  • the last day of the world’s existence.
  • (in Christian belief) the day of the Last Judgment.
  • a time or event of crisis or great danger: [as modifier]:in all the concern over greenhouse warming, one doomsday scenario stands out

Phrases

till doomsday

informal forever:we’ll be here till doomsday if you don’t hurry up

Origin:

Old English dōmes dæg (see doom, day)

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