Hazard Definition & Meaning

hazard
noun
  1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
  2. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; "bad luck caused his downfall"; "we ran into each other by pure chance"
  3. an obstacle on a golf course
verb
  1. put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation; "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"; "I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong"
  2. put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
  3. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"

"Hazard" in song lyrics

See how hazard is used in real songs:

  • "Electric acid or Kodak matches a hazard"
    Camp Lo — Gotcha
  • "Now they a bastard, life can be fatal in the hazard"
    Elzhi — Detroit State of Mind
  • "Boss Hogg L dog, like the dukes of hazard"
    E.S.G. & Slim Thug — I'm The Boss

Usage tips for "hazard"

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