Definition of 'eruption'
Noun
- the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
Synonyms: volcanic eruption - symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
- (of volcanos) pouring out fumes of lava (or a deposit so formed)
Synonyms: eructation extravasation - a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities"
Synonyms: outbreak irruption - a sudden very loud noise
Synonyms: bang clap blast bam - the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
