Meaning of the word carnage in English

What does carnage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

carnage

US /ˈkɑːr.nɪdʒ/
UK /ˈkɑːr.nɪdʒ/

Noun

1.

the violent killing of large numbers of people, especially in war:

Example:
The Battle of the Somme was a scene of dreadful carnage.
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