eruption
/ɪˈɹʌpʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: eruptions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
Noun
Examples
a volcanic eruption
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A sudden release of pressure or tension.
Noun
Examples
There was an eruption of joy at the final whistle.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “eruption” mean?
A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
Is “eruption” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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