Wipeout
noun
The act of completely erasing or destroying anything.
The hurricane led to a complete wipeout of the coastal town.
Often appears as...
- complete wipeout
- total wipeout
noun
A fall or tumble, mainly in relation to surfing or skateboarding.
He suffered a nasty wipeout while skateboarding.
Often appears as...
- nasty wipeout
- skateboarding wipeout
Usage tips
Informal
noun
The failure of a company or a plan.
The ambitious project faced a complete wipeout due to lack of funding.
Often appears as...
- complete wipeout
- financial wipeout
noun
A decisive defeat.
The opposing team suffered a wipeout in the finals.
Often appears as...
- decisive wipeout
- team wipeout
noun
The act of completely erasing or destroying anything.
The hurricane led to a complete wipeout of the coastal town.
Often appears as...
- complete wipeout
- total wipeout
noun
A fall or tumble, mainly in relation to surfing or skateboarding.
He suffered a nasty wipeout while skateboarding.
Often appears as...
- nasty wipeout
- skateboarding wipeout
Usage tips
Informal
noun
The failure of a company or a plan.
The ambitious project faced a complete wipeout due to lack of funding.
Often appears as...
- complete wipeout
- financial wipeout
noun
A decisive defeat.
The opposing team suffered a wipeout in the finals.
Often appears as...
- decisive wipeout
- team wipeout
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Extreme Elimination
Use 'wipeout' to describe situations where something is utterly removed or deleted.
A virus caused a wipeout of all the files on the server.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Disasters
'Wipeout' often refers to destruction caused by catastrophic events like tsunamis or wildfires.
The forest fire resulted in a wipeout of the wildlife habitat.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Usage
In casual conversation, 'wipeout' can be exaggerated for minor losses or damage.
Spilling coffee on my project was a total wipeout for my morning.
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annihilationdecimatedemolitiondestructiondevastateeradicateextinctionobliterate
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Video examples
The complicated history...
prayed for waves with the help of a kahuna, or an expert priest, and gave thanks after surviving a perilous wipeout. Certain surf breaks were strickly reserved for the elite. But it wasn't just a solemn affair. Surfers competed and wagered on who could ride the farthest, the fastest,
Video examples
Tower of Power PIPE Alaska...
heavy snow can take down the power lines in seconds every year avalanches wipeout or almost wipe out the line in several areas this is a big deal for Juneau it's really important we get this line put back together and make it strong and
Video examples
The complicated history...
prayed for waves with the help of a kahuna, or an expert priest, and gave thanks after surviving a perilous wipeout. Certain surf breaks were strickly reserved for the elite. But it wasn't just a solemn affair. Surfers competed and wagered on who could ride the farthest, the fastest,
Video examples
Tower of Power PIPE Alaska...
heavy snow can take down the power lines in seconds every year avalanches wipeout or almost wipe out the line in several areas this is a big deal for Juneau it's really important we get this line put back together and make it strong and
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
William Clay Ford, Jr.
American Businessman
There's a rising tide of environmental awareness and activism among consumers that's going to continue to swell in the 21st century. Smart companies will get ahead of that wave and ride it to success and prosperity. Those that don't are headed for a wipeout.
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Ben Shapiro
American Author
President Obama has only had two major policy victories during his tenure: the stimulus package and Obamacare. Both are massively unpopular. The stimulus package launched the Tea Party movement. Obamacare led to the Republican wipeout of 2010.
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Joel Parkinson
Australian Athlete
You have to prepare yourself physically as much as possible for a bad wipeout.
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Paul Lynde
American Comedian
The whole romantic part of my life was a wipeout. I didn't even own a belt.
Quote examples
William Clay Ford, Jr.
American Businessman
There's a rising tide of environmental awareness and activism among consumers that's going to continue to swell in the 21st century. Smart companies will get ahead of that wave and ride it to success and prosperity. Those that don't are headed for a wipeout.
Quote examples
Ben Shapiro
American Author
President Obama has only had two major policy victories during his tenure: the stimulus package and Obamacare. Both are massively unpopular. The stimulus package launched the Tea Party movement. Obamacare led to the Republican wipeout of 2010.
Quote examples
Joel Parkinson
Australian Athlete
You have to prepare yourself physically as much as possible for a bad wipeout.
Quote examples
Paul Lynde
American Comedian
The whole romantic part of my life was a wipeout. I didn't even own a belt.
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