: molten rock that issues from a volcano or from a fissure in the surface of a planet (such as earth) or moon
also
: such rock that has cooled and hardened
Examples of lava in a Sentence
a flow of molten lava
Recent Examples on the Web
Black Desert, Utah’s largest resort, has officially opened with 447 rooms and suites, seven restaurants and bars, and a 15,000-square-foot spa, all with a backdrop of the dramatic red rock formations and black lava beds of Greater Zion.
—
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Something — perhaps an inundation of lava — burned that planet to the bone.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Colts coach Steichen spews lava, draws unsportsmanlike conduct for running onto the field.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Daily excursions—led by expert naturalists—span snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking along lava cliffs, paddleboarding through mangroves and hikes through volcanic landscapes.
—Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lava
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Something — perhaps an inundation of lava — burned that planet to the bone.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Colts coach Steichen spews lava, draws unsportsmanlike conduct for running onto the field.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Daily excursions—led by expert naturalists—span snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking along lava cliffs, paddleboarding through mangroves and hikes through volcanic landscapes.
—Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lava
Cite this Entry
“Lava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lava. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share