Eruption Definition & Meaning

eruption
noun
  1. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
  2. symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
  3. (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
  4. a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities"
  5. a sudden very loud noise
  6. the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum

"Eruption" in song lyrics

See how eruption is used in real songs:

  • "Supreme ultimate conductor, eruption"
    Afu-Ra — Defeat
  • "Oozin' out the system, volcanic eruption"
    Afu-Ra f/ A-Sun, Ca-See, Respect — Perverted Monks
  • "Jack them when the ground get too rough pick them up and eruption"
    Flesh-N-Bone — Mystic Spirits

Usage tips for "eruption"

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