Explosion Definition
ĭk-splōzhən
explosions
noun
explosions
A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.
American Heritage
An exploding; esp., a blowing up, or bursting with a loud noise; detonation.
Webster's New World
The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.
American Heritage
The noise made by exploding.
Webster's New World
A sudden, often vehement outburst.
An explosion of rage.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Explosion
Noun
Singular:
explosion
Plural:
explosionsOrigin of Explosion
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Latin explōsiō explōsiōn- a driving off from explōsus past participle of explōdere to drive out by clapping explode
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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