Avalanche Definition & Meaning

avalanche
noun
  1. a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
  2. a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things; "the program brought an avalanche of mail"
verb
  1. gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snow

"Avalanche" in song lyrics

See how avalanche is used in real songs:

  • "I bowl 'em over like a Colorado Avalanche"
    Akrobatik — Too Chill
  • "Picture a New York skyscraper avalanche"
    Apathy f/ Ill Bill — The Villain
  • "Slide through your hood like a avalanche"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Freeway, Sparks — Roc the Mic (Remix)

Usage tips for "avalanche"

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