eruption

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
2. (countable, uncountable) A sudden release of pressure or tension.
3. (countable, uncountable) An utterance, especially a sudden one; an ejaculation.
4. (countable, uncountable) An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.

Synonyms

rash

outbreak

outburst

explosion

burst

effusion

irruption

extravasation

blast

detonation

eructation

blowout

clap

👏

discharge

pustule

bam

gushing

bang

volcanic eruption

pimple

breakout

hives

hole

🕳️

inflammation

interstice

itch

mange

onset

outbreaks

outpouring

pimples

pore

port

prickly heat

resolution

salvo

shoot up

soft drink

spewing

splintering

spots

spouting

spurting

squirt

upheaval

upwelling

vent

venting

vomit

pustules

Translations

éruption

erupción

eruzione

Ausbruch

Eruption

erupção

erupció

uitbarsting

έκρηξη

esplosione

uitslag

estallido

Vulkanausbruch

ξέσπασμα

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪˈɹʌpʃən/

Etymology

From Middle French éruption, from Latin eruptio.