disappearance

/ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
noun
  1. The act or fact of vanishing or no longer being visible.
    • We watched the gradual disappearance of the ship over the horizon.
    • The magician's disappearance amazed the audience.
    • The sudden disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
  2. The state of no longer existing or being available.
    • The disappearance of handwritten letters is a sign of the digital age.
    • Scientists are studying the disappearance of the glaciers.
    • The disappearance of the rainforest threatens many species.
  3. An instance of someone going missing, often under suspicious circumstances.
    • The police are investigating the disappearance of a young hiker.
    • The documentary focused on the disappearance of several people in the area.
    • Her disappearance from the party worried her friends.
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