Definition
avalanches
noun
- large masses of snow, ice, and rocks that slide rapidly down a mountainside
- sudden overwhelming quantities of things arriving at the same time
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The ski resort was closed due to the risk of avalanches.
- Three climbers were caught in separate avalanches last winter.
- Heavy snowfall increased the danger of avalanches in the mountains.
- The company received avalanches of complaints after the product recall.
- Avalanches of fan mail arrived at the studio after the show aired.
- The senator faced avalanches of criticism for his controversial vote.