noun

eruption

ih-RUHP-shuhn

noun

A sudden, forceful discharge of material, especially lava or ash from a volcano.

"The eruption forced thousands of residents to evacuate."

A sudden and intense outburst, such as of emotion or violence.

"The announcement triggered an eruption of applause."

A rash or outbreak of spots on the skin.

"The doctor examined the eruption on the child's arm."

How to Use Eruption

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sudden, forceful burst of something — lava, emotion, or even a skin rash.

Common pairings

volcanic eruption skin eruption eruption of violence

eruptions plural

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The _____ forced thousands of residents to evacuate.

From Latin eruptio, "a bursting out," from the verb ērumpere — the same root as "erupt."

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