Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Explosion.
How to pronounce explosion:
US
Explosion - as a noun
A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blowupdetonationHypernyms (Closely Related)
dischargeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of exploding or bursting
Example: "The explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burstHypernyms (Closely Related)
change of integrityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sudden great increase
Example: "The population explosion"
The noise caused by an explosion
Example: "The explosion was heard a mile away"
The terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plosionA sudden outburst
Example: "An explosion of laughter"
A golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball
Example Sentences
"The loud explosion shook the entire building."
"The explosion of fireworks lit up the night sky."
"The gas leak resulted in a massive explosion."
"The controlled explosion was set off to destroy the old building."
"The explosion of the bomb caused widespread panic."
Word Game Points
Is EXPLOSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, explosion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXPLOSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is EXPLOSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, explosion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXPLOSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is EXPLOSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, explosion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXPLOSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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