Meaning of the word debacle in English

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

debacle

US /dɪˈbɑː.kəl/
UK /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

Noun

a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco

Example:
The company's new product launch was a complete debacle.
The peace talks ended in a debacle, with both sides refusing to compromise.