🇬🇧 Massacre meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A massacre is a very terrible event where many people are killed at once in a cruel and violent way. It usually happens during wars or large attacks, when the people being hurt often cannot defend themselves. Because so many lives are lost and it causes huge sadness and fear, the word “massacre” is used only for very serious and tragic events, never for small accidents or everyday problems.

When Dad tried to dance, it was a rhythm massacre, and even the music wanted to go home.

The popcorn massacre in the microwave ended with burned kernels and very suspicious smell.

When the cake fell on the floor, my little brother reported a “dessert massacre” and held a spoon like a rescue shovel.

My attempt at baking cookies caused a chocolate-chip massacre, and the survivors were all stuck to the pan.

Historians use the word “massacre” only for real events where many people are tragically killed.

After the massacre, the village lay quiet under ash. A mother held a burnt shirt and whispered the word "massacre" like a wound. Children pointed at burned carts and bodies and said "massacre" again. Old men painted the massacre on a wall so no one would forget. At night survivors wept, whispered "massacre", and closed the door.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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