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ERUPTION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Eruption.

Eruption - as a noun

The sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
volcanic eruption
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discharge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
symptom
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eructationextravasation

A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

Example: "The outbreak of hostilities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irruptionoutbreak
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happeningnatural eventoccurrenceoccurrent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sudden very loud noise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bamblastclap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
noise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum

Example Sentences

"The volcano's eruption was a spectacular sight."
"There was a loud bang preceding the eruption."
"Scientists closely monitor volcanic eruptions."
"The sudden eruption startled the nearby villagers."
"The eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii."
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Word Game Points

Is ERUPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, eruption is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ERUPTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ERUPTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, eruption is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ERUPTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ERUPTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, eruption is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ERUPTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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