: 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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Similarly, any impacts during this time would simply be absorbed into a sea of molten lava.
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Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
The continuously active Erta Ale volcano — famous for its long-standing lava lake — is situated just 15 kilometers away.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
Try these stoneware ramekins, which can be used to bake mini souffles and chocolate lava cakes, hold dips and sauces, serve snacks, and more.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
The new Luna mission included some challenging hotspots, including a mock lava cave.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025
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Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
The continuously active Erta Ale volcano — famous for its long-standing lava lake — is situated just 15 kilometers away.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
Try these stoneware ramekins, which can be used to bake mini souffles and chocolate lava cakes, hold dips and sauces, serve snacks, and more.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
The new Luna mission included some challenging hotspots, including a mock lava cave.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.
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