eruption

Plural: eruptions

Noun

• The act of bursting forth or breaking out.
• the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
• symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
• (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
• a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
• a sudden very loud noise
• the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
• A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
• A sudden release of pressure or tension.
• An utterance, especially a sudden one; an ejaculation.
• An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.

Examples

• a volcanic eruption
• His surprise seven-letter word caused an ERUPTION of excitement at the Words With Friends table.
• There was an eruption of joy at the final whistle.

Synonyms

bam, bang, blast, clap, eructation, extravasation, irruption, outbreak, volcanic eruption