: 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
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The team’s survey was the first time Ziegler’s bent-toed geckos had been found in lava caves, the study said.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho Like its name suggests, Craters of the Moon National Monument feels otherworldly with its landscapes of lava flows and cinder cones.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Dome volcanoes are formed from very slow, gradual eruptions of highly viscous, thick lava.
—Outside, 24 Sep. 2025
Newberry National Volcanic Monument Exploring Oregon's volcanic past—from caldera lakes to obsidian flows and lava tubes—is a must when visiting the state.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho Like its name suggests, Craters of the Moon National Monument feels otherworldly with its landscapes of lava flows and cinder cones.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Dome volcanoes are formed from very slow, gradual eruptions of highly viscous, thick lava.
—Outside, 24 Sep. 2025
Newberry National Volcanic Monument Exploring Oregon's volcanic past—from caldera lakes to obsidian flows and lava tubes—is a must when visiting the state.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lava
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“Lava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lava. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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