: 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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Observing tips The lunar disk is entirely bereft of shadows during the full moon phase, making this the perfect time to trace the outline of lunar maria — where lava flows filled colossal impact basins billions of years ago before hardening to form sweeping basaltic plains.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
With its sand dunes, lofty peaks and lava hoodoos, daytime at Craters of the Moon can be as fun as the night.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Gently swayed you to and fro as its warmth oozed through you like lava.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Grill, an open-air venue, transforms into Silversea’s signature Hot Rocks experience each evening, allowing guests to sear entrées on volcanic lava stones.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
With its sand dunes, lofty peaks and lava hoodoos, daytime at Craters of the Moon can be as fun as the night.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Gently swayed you to and fro as its warmth oozed through you like lava.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Grill, an open-air venue, transforms into Silversea’s signature Hot Rocks experience each evening, allowing guests to sear entrées on volcanic lava stones.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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 6 May. 2026.
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