Synonyms of volcano

volcano

noun

väl-ˈkā-(ˌ)nō 

as in time bomb

a potentially explosive place or situation

after months of tension the roommates' living situation was a volcano

Synonyms & Similar Words

• time bomb
• powder keg
• flash point
• third rail
• tinderbox
• hot button

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of volcano

The chef will dazzle the crowd with his knife work, building steaming volcanoes out of onions and tossing food to diners to catch in their mouths. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 16 Sep. 2026

In January, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted, leading officials at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to warn visitors about heavy traffic, crowds and potential hazards. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The pinas were cooked in an oven made from volcanic stone that came from Popocatépetl, a volcano near Mexico City, and crushed using a tahona, a giant stone wheel. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026

More recently, cosmic rays have helped geologists see hidden chambers of active volcanoes, and archaeologists use them to reveal hidden tombs in ancient Egyptian pyramids. — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026