explosion
Meaning
An explosion is a sudden and loud burst of energy that can cause damage or noise.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "explosion" with "explosive," which refers to something that can cause an explosion.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
was
cooking
dinner
when
a
sudden
explosion
of
steam
came
from
the
pressure
cooker
.
The
loud
noise
made
me
jump
and
I
opened
the
kitchen
door
quickly
.
I
checked
the
pot
and
saw
that
the
lid
had
shifted
a
little
and
the
steam
valve
was
moving
.
I
turned
off
the
heat
and
waited
for
everything
to
cool
before
I
touched
it
.
Now
I
always
read
the
instructions
and
I
am
more
careful
with
hot
pots
.
Common Phrases
chemical explosion
gas explosion
explosion of laughter
Synonyms
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