Search
Select the dictionary language
Eruption
01
the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain
Examples
The volcanic eruption sent ash and lava flowing down the mountainside.
Residents were evacuated as the eruption threatened nearby towns.
1.1
(of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
02
a sudden very loud noise
Examples
The eruption of applause filled the auditorium.
A sudden eruption startled everyone in the room.
03
the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
Examples
The eruption of her first molar caused some discomfort.
Pediatricians monitor tooth eruption in young children.
04
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
Examples
A sudden eruption of conflict disrupted the negotiations.
The scandal caused an eruption of protests.
05
symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
Examples
Heat can trigger an eruption of hives.
Allergies can cause skin eruptions.
Lexical Tree
eruption
erupt
