Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Famine.
How to pronounce famine:
US
Famine - as a noun
A severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calamity15cataclysm18catastrophe18disaster9tragedy12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The country is experiencing a severe famine, with millions of people on the brink of starvation."
"Many children in the region suffer from malnutrition due to the ongoing famine."
"The government has launched a campaign to help alleviate the effects of the famine."
"The lack of rain has contributed to widespread crop failure and the onset of famine."
"The images of starving children encapsulate the devastating reality of the famine."
Word Game Points
Is FAMINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, famine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FAMINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is FAMINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, famine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFAMINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is FAMINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, famine is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFAMINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
