eruption

Meanings

• the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
• symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
• (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
• a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
• a sudden very loud noise
• the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum

Synonyms

bam, bang, blast, clap, eructation, extravasation, irruption, outbreak, volcanic eruption