Eruption
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
Framework senses
- §1
- the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
- §2
- a sudden very loud noise
- §3
- a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
- §4
- the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
- §5
- (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
- §6
- symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible