noun
bloodbath
BLUHD-bahth
noun
1
A massacre or scene of extreme violence and killing.
"The battle turned into a bloodbath within minutes."
2
(informal) A situation involving heavy losses, such as in a game, election, or financial market.
"The stock market suffered a bloodbath after the announcement."
"It was a bloodbath for the home team, who lost 8-0."
How to Use Bloodbath
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtreme violence, or a figurative wipeout in competition or finance.
Common pairings
a financial bloodbath
turn into a bloodbath
Word Forms
bloodbaths plural
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Etymology
From "blood" plus "bath," originally suggesting a scene drenched in blood.