/ ˈdeɪndʒə(r); NAmE / noun
1.
[ U ] danger (of sth) the possibility of sth happening that will injure, harm or kill sb, or damage or destroy sth :
Danger! Keep Out!
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road.
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die) .
2.
[ C , U ] danger of sth | danger that the possibility of sth bad or unpleasant happening :
There is no danger of a bush fire now.
The building is in danger of collapsing.
How many factory workers are in danger of losing their jobs?
There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return.
'Nicky won't find out, will she?' 'Oh, no, there's no danger of that.'
3.
[ C ] danger (to sb/sth) a person or thing that may cause damage, or harm sb :
Smoking is a serious danger to health.
Police said the man was a danger to the public.
the hidden dangers in your home
—see also endanger
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IDIOMS
- be on / off the danger list
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English (in the sense jurisdiction or power , specifically power to harm ): from Old French dangier , based on Latin dominus lord.