doomsday

/ˈduːmz.deɪ/

DUːMZ · deɪ (2 syllables)

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Definition

The day when God is expected to judge the world; the end times.

Etymology

From Middle English domes + dai, from Old English dom (“judgment”) + dæg (“day”). Equivalent to doom + -s- + day. Possibly influenced by Latin domus dei (“house of God”).