explosion
noun
ex·plo·sion
ik-ˈsplō-zhən 
1
: the act or an instance of exploding
injured in a laboratory explosion
2
: a large-scale, rapid, or spectacular expansion or bursting out or forth
the explosion of suburbia
an explosion of red hair
3
: the release of occluded breath that occurs in one kind of articulation of stop consonants
Examples of explosion in a Sentence
The filmmakers staged the car's explosion.
The island was rocked by a series of volcanic explosions.
The region has experienced a population explosion.
His comments prompted an explosion of laughter from the crowd.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The ship reported two explosions and a fire onboard, that was subsequently put out, UKMTO said, adding that no crew were hurt.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Video footage and witness statements suggest the explosions and the horses’ escape occurred simultaneously, according to the local report.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
—Brian New, CBS News, 1 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The ship reported two explosions and a fire onboard, that was subsequently put out, UKMTO said, adding that no crew were hurt.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Video footage and witness statements suggest the explosions and the horses’ escape occurred simultaneously, according to the local report.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
—Brian New, CBS News, 1 June 2026
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“Explosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/explosion. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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explosion
noun
ex·plo·sion
ik-ˈsplō-zhən
1
: the act or an instance of exploding
2
: a violent outburst of feeling
Medical Definition
explosion
noun
ex·plo·sion
ik-ˈsplō-zhən
: the act or an instance of exploding
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