Synonyms of eruption

eruption

noun

i-ˈrəp-shən 

1

as in explosion

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling

a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• outburst
• burst
• flash
• blaze
• gust
• flare
• gale
• spasm
• paroxysm
• storm
• flush
• frenzy
• agony
• fit
• gush
• flare-up
• ebullition
• rage
• tantrum
• rapture
• transport
• ecstasy
• firestorm
• blowup
• delirium
• furor
• grouch

2

as in firing

the act or an instance of exploding

the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• firing
• blast
• bursting
• detonation
• burst
• outburst
• blowup
• shooting
• blowout
• boom
• discharge
• pop
• flare-up
• bang
• airburst
• groundburst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eruption

Volcanologists could use the technology to map internal magma chambers and lava tubes to help predict eruptions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Surveillance video from the park shows an eruption of gunfire that lasted about 30 seconds as people fled the area. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

The artist used curved edges that mimic the shape of a lake for the tables, but with each piece there’s a volcanic eruption taking place to balance war and peace. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

If the caldera had collapsed after the eruption, the landslide deposits should lie on top of the pyroclastic layers. — Yook Ji Hun, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026