English dictionary
onslaught
nounPronunciation
ˈɒnslɔːt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
noun
- the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
noun
- a sudden and severe onset of trouble
Example sentences
the attack began at dawn
a barrage of questions
a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake