Meaning of the word earthquake in English

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

earthquake

US /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

UK /ˈɜːθ.kweɪk/

a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.

Example:

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The city was devastated by a powerful earthquake.

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Small earthquakes are common in this region.

Synonym:

quake tremor seism temblor