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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The Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) has highlighted the growing chasm, with top male players now earning up to £135,000—nearly double their female counterparts, according to the BBC.
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Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Seen from above, Sukari gold mine in southeastern Egypt looks like a massive chasm with terraced sides.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
West Ham exposed a chasm in Arsenal’s title pursuit following their 2-0 victory in December 2023; Bowen was confident history would repeat itself.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Vance's speech underscored the growing chasm in those values.
—Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Seen from above, Sukari gold mine in southeastern Egypt looks like a massive chasm with terraced sides.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
West Ham exposed a chasm in Arsenal’s title pursuit following their 2-0 victory in December 2023; Bowen was confident history would repeat itself.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Vance's speech underscored the growing chasm in those values.
—Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Chasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chasm. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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chasm
noun
: a deep split or gap in the earth
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