Synonyms of eruption

eruption

noun

i-ˈrəp-shən 

1

as in explosion

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling

a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• outburst
• burst
• flash
• blaze
• gust
• flare
• gale
• spasm
• paroxysm
• storm
• flush
• frenzy
• agony
• fit
• gush
• flare-up
• ebullition
• rage
• tantrum
• rapture
• transport
• ecstasy
• firestorm
• blowup
• delirium
• furor
• grouch

2

as in firing

the act or an instance of exploding

the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• firing
• blast
• bursting
• detonation
• burst
• outburst
• blowup
• shooting
• blowout
• boom
• discharge
• pop
• flare-up
• bang
• airburst
• groundburst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eruption

However, it was postponed following the eruption of the Iran war and the latest round of the Israel-Hezbollah war. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

But Alex Bregman and the rest of the Cubs’ offensive eruption allowed Imanaga to settle into cruise control, which helped give the Cubs a 12-2 blowout of the Pirates at Wrigley Field. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

The Geology Agency cautioned that volcanic activity remains elevated and the probability of further eruptions is still high. — Niniek Karmini, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The volcano launched ash into the air and into the city of Jakarta and the Lampung province during a 25-hour-long eruption. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026