ERUPTION
/ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 13
Definition
- noun the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material.
— synonyms: volcanic_eruption
- noun symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible.
- noun (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed).
— synonyms: eructation, extravasation
- noun a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition).
— synonyms: outbreak, irruption
- noun a sudden very loud noise.
— synonyms: bang, clap, blast, bam
- noun the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum.
Examples
- “There was an eruption of joy at the final whistle.”
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