: 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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Indeed, Hawaii Island has the unique distinction of continuing to expand, with active volcanoes creating the lava flow necessary to increase its total land mass.
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John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The eruption led to the emergency evacuation of hundreds of residents and the volcanology agency raising the alert to the highest level, warning of possible lava flows.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Balanced with delicacy and harmony and subtle delights; lava cake on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
But just how realistic is the future of lava cities?
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
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John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The eruption led to the emergency evacuation of hundreds of residents and the volcanology agency raising the alert to the highest level, warning of possible lava flows.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Balanced with delicacy and harmony and subtle delights; lava cake on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
But just how realistic is the future of lava cities?
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 3 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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