stratovolcano

noun

stra·​to·​vol·​ca·​no ˌstra-tō-väl-ˈkā-(ˌ)nō 

ˌstrā-, 

-vȯl-

: a volcano composed of explosively erupted cinders and ash with occasional lava flows see volcano illustration

Examples of stratovolcano in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With its views of a stratovolcano, glaciers, old-growth forests, alpine habitats, and a mix of mountain and steppe landscapes, the Chinook Scenic Byway more than fulfills that brief. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

Mount Etna, by contrast, is a large stratovolcano, whose activity began around 500,000 years ago and which now towers more than 3,000 meters above sea level. — Refractor, 27 July 2026

Mount Liamuiga is described on AllTrails as a stratovolcano standing at 3,793 feet above sea level. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

The mountain of the film’s title is a 2,518-meter dormant stratovolcano located on New Zealand’s North Island, and known as Taranaki Maunga. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin stratum + English -o- + volcano

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stratovolcano

• volcano