catastrophe
//kəˈtæstrəfi//
Noun
catastropheSingular
catastrophesPlural
1
A sudden and widespread disaster or calamity causing great damage, suffering, or destruction.
The earthquake was a catastrophe that destroyed thousands of homes.
2
An event causing complete failure or ruin; a fiasco.
The product launch was a complete catastrophe.
3
The final event of a dramatic tragedy, especially a classical Greek tragedy.
The catastrophe of the Greek tragedy left the audience in profound silence.