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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Therein lies cantaloupe’s big problem: The chasm between sweet, succulent melon and a sad, sorry excuse for the fruit is wide, with the potential for disappointment lurking in each produce aisle.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
But somewhere in the chasm of perception between Infantino’s bombast and the indifference felt by many football fans, certain things are easier to say.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 3 July 2025
The chasm between rich and poor and the consequent collapse of social trust in American society seem to have followed almost automatically from changes in tax rates.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
This year’s conference was the strongest signal yet that Bitcoin is crossing the chasm from a niche asset into a cornerstone of the global financial system.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
But somewhere in the chasm of perception between Infantino’s bombast and the indifference felt by many football fans, certain things are easier to say.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 3 July 2025
The chasm between rich and poor and the consequent collapse of social trust in American society seem to have followed almost automatically from changes in tax rates.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
This year’s conference was the strongest signal yet that Bitcoin is crossing the chasm from a niche asset into a cornerstone of the global financial system.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for chasm
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“Chasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chasm. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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chasm
noun
: a deep split or gap in the earth
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