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- Dictionaryerupt/ɪˈrʌpt/
verb
- 1. (of a volcano) become active and eject lava, ash, and gases: "Mount Pinatubo began erupting in June" Similar Opposite
- 2. break out suddenly and dramatically: "fierce fighting erupted between the army and guerrillas" Similar Opposite
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to burst out suddenly or explode: The crowd erupted in cheers. The building erupted in flames when the plane struck it. earth science. If a volcano (= type of mountain) erupts, it begins to throw out hot rocks and burning substances.
to burst out suddenly or explode: The crowd erupted in cheers. The building erupted in flames when the plane struck it. earth science. If a volcano (= type of mountain) erupts, it begins to throw out hot rocks and burning substances.
The word erupt has origins in the Latin word eruptus, the past participle of erumpere, meaning to burst forth. This lively verb can be used to describe anything that is released in a quick, violent burst, such as a bomb exploding or lava spewing forth from a volcano or even laughter.
Learn the meaning of erupt, a verb that means to burst forth, emerge, or break out suddenly and often violently. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of erupt.
Learn the meaning of erupt as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how erupt relates to volcanoes, violence, skin problems, and teeth.
Erupt means to break out violently, to throw out burning rocks and smoke from a volcano, or to suddenly express your feelings strongly. Learn how to use erupt in different contexts, with synonyms and example sentences.
Erupt means to throw or force something out violently, as lava, ash, and gases, or to develop suddenly, as violence or anger. It also means to break through the gums in developing teeth or to appear on the skin in a rash or blemish.
