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eruption

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈrʌpʃən/

Forms: eruptions

eruption means: An event in which a volcano sends out hot rock, ash, and gas.

noun

VOLCANO EXPLOSIONB2

An event in which a volcano sends out hot rock, ash, and gas.

  • The eruption covered the village in ash.
  • Several volcanic eruptions have changed the island.
  • Scientists warned of another eruption near the town.

Common phrases: volcanic eruption, violent eruption, eruption of something

SUDDEN OUTBURSTC1

A sudden, strong expression of feelings or release of tension.

  • The goal caused an eruption of joy.
  • His speech ended in an eruption of applause.
  • Nobody expected her sudden eruption of anger.

How to use it: eruption of something (Her joke caused an eruption of laughter.)

Similar words: outburst, burst

Common phrases: eruption of joy, eruption of anger, eruption of laughter

BREAKING THROUGHC1

The process of something coming out or breaking through a surface.

  • Tooth eruption can cause sore gums.
  • The doctor examined the skin eruption.
  • The eruption of adult teeth usually begins during childhood.

Similar words: emergence

Common phrases: tooth eruption, skin eruption, eruption of teeth

Questions about eruption

What does eruption mean?

An event in which a volcano sends out hot rock, ash, and gas.

What is eruption in other languages?

Türkçe: volkanik patlama · Español: erupción volcánica · Français: éruption volcanique · Deutsch: Vulkanausbruch · Italiano: eruzione vulcanica · 日本語: 噴火

How do you pronounce eruption?

It is pronounced /ɪˈrʌpʃən/.

How do you use eruption in a sentence?

The eruption covered the village in ash. Several volcanic eruptions have changed the island.

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