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doomsday

/ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Meanings
  • noun

    The supposed last day or end of the world.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈduːmz.deɪ/



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Rhymes
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boomsday , bloomsday , rooms day
Variants
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doomsday , doomsdays , doomsday machine , from now until doomsday
Etymology
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From doom (day of judgment) + day.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'doomsday' first appeared in Old English literature in the 13th century.

  2. The Doomsday Book, also known as the Domesday Book, was a survey of England and Wales completed in 1086.

  3. The Doomsday Clock, created by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, is a symbolic representation of the likelihood of a global catastrophe.


Related Concepts
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  1. Apocalypse: A cataclysmic event that causes the end of the world or civilization as we know it.

  2. End times: The period of time leading up to the end of the world or civilization.


Culture
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In popular culture, doomsday is often associated with various apocalyptic beliefs and predictions, such as the Mayan calendar's end on December 21, 2012, or religious prophecies. It is a common theme in science fiction and disaster movies.

How to Memorize "doomsday"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a world in chaos, with destruction and devastation all around. Imagine the sky turning dark, the earth shaking, and people running for their lives.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'doomsday' with the end of the world and the apocalypse.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym D-Day (Doomsday) to remember the meaning of the word.


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