lava
/ˈlɑːvə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: lavas
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The molten rock ejected by a volcano from a vent such as a crater or fissure; magma that has breached the surface of the earth.
Noun
Examples
Marine iguanas line the shores of the islands, and are usually seen sprawled over lava rocks near the sea.
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 body of lava.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lava” mean?
The molten rock ejected by a volcano from a vent such as a crater or fissure; magma that has breached the surface of the earth.
Is “lava” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.