CEFR B2

eruption

noun

Meaning

A sudden, violent release of gas and rock from a volcano, or a sudden outbreak of something.

Examples

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried Pompeii.
The eruption of protests followed the controversial election results.

Synonyms: outbreak, explosion, discharge, effusion

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eruption (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrʌpʃən/

Definition

A sudden, violent release of gas and rock from a volcano, or a sudden outbreak of something.

Examples

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried Pompeii.
The eruption of protests followed the controversial election results.
A sudden eruption of laughter filled the room.

How to Use eruption

eruption of (prepositional phrase): A sudden outbreak or release of something. — "The eruption of the disease spread quickly through the population."

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