eruption meaning and definition

ERUPTION noun

Definition of eruption (noun)

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