eruption
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4.1
- noun
- /ɪˈrʌpʃən/
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- With a little professorial prompting, they figure there must have been an early volcanic upheaval followed much later by a lesser eruption.
- eruption of laughter
- eruption of voices
- eruption of gunfire
Examples
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Wow, it goes in smooth and then it's just like an eruption of flavor.
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Face to face with an eruption of Vesuvius or a hysterical lady, it is wasted effort to protest.
Academic text (1996) -
And if anyone says breakfast for dinner, immediate eruption and celebration.
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Not words, but an eruption of voices.
Fiction book (1997) -
From her chair on the balcony, Nayla could hear the tac-tac of dice on wood, followed by the crack of a piece being slammed into its new position, and then the eruption of voices, either angry or triumphant.
Fiction book (1998) -
The periodic eruption of the Ebola virus in isolated areas of Africa also pointed to the need for immediate international attention to such virulent strains that might be carried by air travelers halfway around the world in a matter of hours.
Academic text (2007) -
The crowd erupted into cheers, an eruption of voices that filled the stadium.
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The performance ended with an eruption of applause, echoing through the theater.
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During the meeting, there was an eruption of laughter that surprised everyone.
Synonyms
237
1.3
A sudden loud noise from a hit or impact
83
3.9
A sudden strong show of feeling like anger or laughter
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5.8
A sudden loud noise like the bang of a gun
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2.2
A sudden breaking open or explosion
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3.0
A sudden strong burst of emotion or noise
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2.7
A sudden very loud noise that hurts your ears
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1.2
A sudden very loud noise often from an explosion or crash
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1.0
A sudden loud noise like thunder or an explosion
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3.4
A loud sudden noise like an explosion
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5.0
A loud explosive noise from a gun or engine when fuel catches fire suddenly
A sudden series of very loud bangs like explosions
A very sudden powerful blast that breaks things and makes loud noise
Antonyms
Compounds
- Offensive
A sudden news scandal about a person's sexual behavior with women, often involving a politician
- Specialized
A serious skin infection with many blisters and high fever that happens after a viral infection in people with eczema
- Specialized
A very strong volcanic eruption that shoots gas and ash high into the sky
How Loud
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Eruption comes from Latin parts e- 'out' and rumpere 'to break', the same root you see in rupture and interrupt. A sudden loud noise is called an eruption because the sound seems to 'break out' all at once.