explosion

ex-plo-sion · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A violent and destructive shattering or blowing apart of something.

  2. 2.

    A sudden outburst of something, especially sound or emotion.

  3. 3.

    A rapid or sudden increase.

Forms

plural: explosions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Population explosion — A sudden rapid increase in population.
  • •
    Explosion of color — A vivid and striking display of colors.

Related words

Antonyms: implosion
See also: explode, explosions, explosive
Synonyms: bang, blast, detonation, eruption

Etymology

From Latin explosio meaning "a driving off by clapping," from explodere meaning "to drive out by clapping."