Explosion

/ɛksplˈə‍ʊʒən/

/ɪksˈpɫoʊʒən/

Explosion

the sudden loud noise of something bursting, like what a bomb does

synonyms : blowup

the act of exploding or bursting

synonyms : burst

a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball

the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant

synonyms : plosion

a sudden outburst

a sudden great increase

the noise caused by an explosion

Examples

1. The explosion wiped the island off the map.

2. There was a loud explosion in the distance.

3. Explosions really undercut secret telling.

4. Explosions ignited crew members’ living quarters.