1
: a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
built a bridge over the chasm
2
: a marked division, separation, or difference
the chasm between the rich and the poor
Examples of chasm in a Sentence
a chasm in the ocean floor
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There’s a chasm which has been getting wider every year.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The extraordinary view, which was more than 5,000 feet above the bottom of the chasm, attracted visitors from other parts of the world.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
In some towns, seaside tourism declined and even collapsed, with decades of neglect creating a chasm between extreme poverty and wealth.
—Suyin Haynes, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
When the sky opened up not minutes later at the Broadmoor Golf Club, though, a screeching 1 p.m. alarm signaled a long stoppage of play in the second round of the Senior Open — and a long chasm between the rest of the field and the two competitors.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The extraordinary view, which was more than 5,000 feet above the bottom of the chasm, attracted visitors from other parts of the world.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
In some towns, seaside tourism declined and even collapsed, with decades of neglect creating a chasm between extreme poverty and wealth.
—Suyin Haynes, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
When the sky opened up not minutes later at the Broadmoor Golf Club, though, a screeching 1 p.m. alarm signaled a long stoppage of play in the second round of the Senior Open — and a long chasm between the rest of the field and the two competitors.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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“Chasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chasm. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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chasm
noun
: a deep split or gap in the earth
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