explosion

Definitions of explosion
  1. noun
    the act of exploding or bursting
    synonyms: éclatement
    see moresee less
    types:
    détonation
    the act of detonating an explosive
    type of:
    changement d'intégrité
    the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something
  2. noun
    the act of detonating an explosive
    synonyms: détonation
    see moresee less
    type of:
    éclatement
    the act of exploding or bursting
  3. noun
    a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
    see moresee less
    types:
    éclatement, éruption
    an explosion (as of dynamite)
    type of:
    décharge, dégagement
    the sudden giving off of energy
  4. noun
    an explosion (as of dynamite)
    synonyms: éclatement, éruption
  5. noun
    an unrestrained expression of emotion
    synonyms: élan, éruption
    see moresee less
    types:
    pleures
    a fit of weeping
    type of:
    manifestation, témoignage
    expression without words
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘explosion'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family

Vocabulary lists containing explosion

Unit 6, Week 4

view more about the vocabulary list
"Ballad of Birmingham" by Dudley Randall

This poem portrays loss and the bitter irony of violence in Birmingham against the backdrop the civil rights movement.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS