1. plural of tragedy; serious plays or stories with unhappy endings, typically involving the downfall of the main character
Usage: literary
2. plural of tragedy; very sad or terrible events or situations

Examples

• Shakespeare wrote some of the greatest tragedies in English literature.
• The theater company performed three classical tragedies this season.
• Natural disasters often result in terrible tragedies for local communities.
• The family has endured several tragedies over the past few years.
• Many Greek tragedies explore themes of fate and human suffering.
• The news reported on multiple tragedies that occurred during the storm.
• Students studied the common elements found in Shakespearean tragedies.