eruption

noun
UK: /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/
US: /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

  1. A sudden explosion of something, like a volcano.

    1. The volcano's eruption scared everyone nearby.
    2. The unexpected eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.

  2. A sudden appearance of spots or a rash on the skin.

    1. She had an eruption on her arm after the hike.
    2. The doctor diagnosed the skin eruption as a mild case of chickenpox.

  3. A sudden and forceful expression of emotions.

    1. His anger led to an eruption of shouting.
    2. The political debate triggered an eruption of public opinion across the nation.

Synonyms

burst explosion outbreak discharge flare-up
eruption intransitive-verb

  1. To eject lava, steam, etc.; to become active or violent.

    1. The volcano may erupt soon.
    2. Scientists predict that the long-dormant volcano could erupt within the year.

  2. To suddenly express emotions or feelings in a noisy way.

    1. The crowd erupted in cheers.
    2. After the announcement, the fans erupted into a cacophony of celebrations.

  3. To (of a tooth) emerge through the gum.

    1. Her wisdom teeth erupted late.
    2. The dentist confirmed that my daughter’s first molar is starting to erupt.
eruption transitive-verb

  1. To eject (lava, steam, etc.)

    1. Volcanoes erupt magma.
    2. The volcano erupted ash and gas for several days after the initial explosion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "eruption" in English means: A sudden explosion of something, like a volcano., A sudden appearance of spots or a rash on the skin., A sudden and forceful expression of emotions..

The phonetic transcription of "eruption" is /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/ in British English and /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eruption": burst, explosion, outbreak, discharge, flare-up.

Example usage of "eruption": "The volcano's eruption scared everyone nearby.". More examples on the page.