Dynamite Definition

dīnə-mīt

dynamited, dynamites, dynamiting

noun

A powerful explosive made by soaking nitroglycerin into some absorbent, such as ammonium nitrate and wood pulp.

Webster's New World

Something exceptionally exciting or wonderful.

American Heritage

Anything potentially dangerous.

Webster's New World

Dynamite is defined as a chemical explosive in stick form.

An example of dynamite is what is used to blow up and demolish buildings.

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Synonyms:

verb

To blow up or destroy with dynamite.

Webster's New World

Synonyms:

adjective

Outstanding; very exciting, effective, etc.

Webster's New World

The definition of dynamite is a slang term for something outstanding or very dangerous.

An example of dynamite is a student bringing home a report card with all A grades.

An example of dynamite is a book getting a terrible review in the New York Times.

YourDictionary

Origin of Dynamite

Coined by Nobel, the inventor. Ultimately from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dunamis, “power”) +‎ -ite, possibly under the influence of dynamo or dynamic.

From Wiktionary
Swedish dynamit from Greek dunamis power dynamic

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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