noun
geyser
GEE-zuh
Geyser (noun) means a hot spring that periodically shoots a column of water and steam into the air. Example: “Tourists gathered to watch the geyser erupt on schedule.”
noun
1
A hot spring that periodically shoots a column of water and steam into the air.
"Tourists gathered to watch the geyser erupt on schedule."
2
(British) A gas-powered domestic water heater.
"The old cottage still had a geyser fitted above the bath."
verb
1
To burst or spray upward violently, like water from a geyser.
"Oil geysered out of the broken pipe."
How to use geyser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA natural hot spring that erupts periodically — or, in British English, a household water heater.
UK vs US
The "water heater" sense is chiefly British and somewhat dated; Americans use "geyser" only for the natural phenomenon.
Common pairings
geyser erupts
natural geyser
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Word forms
- Plural
- geysers
- Third person singular
- geysers
- Past tense
- geysered
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Tourists gathered to watch the _____ erupt on schedule.
Etymology
From Geysir, the name of a famous hot spring in Iceland, from the Old Norse verb geysa, "to gush."
Synonyms
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hot spring
thermae
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Frequently asked questions
What does “geyser” mean?
The word “geyser” means a hot spring that periodically shoots a column of water and steam into the air. In plain terms, a natural hot spring that erupts periodically — or, in British English, a household water heater.
How do you pronounce “geyser”?
“Geyser” is pronounced GEE-zuh (/ˈɡaɪ.zɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “geyser” in a sentence?
Here is “geyser” used in a sentence: “Tourists gathered to watch the geyser erupt on schedule.”
What is another word for “geyser”?
Words with a similar meaning to “geyser” include hot spring and thermae.
What part of speech is “geyser”?
Depending on how it is used, “geyser” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “geyser” come from?
The word “geyser” comes from Old Norse. From Geysir, the name of a famous hot spring in Iceland, from the Old Norse verb geysa, "to gush.".
How many meanings does “geyser” have?
“Geyser” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hot spring that periodically shoots a column of water and steam into the air.
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