explosion
(noun)
noun
1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Similar word(s): blowup, detonation
Definition categories: event, discharge
2. the act of exploding or bursting
- the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children
Similar word(s): burst
Definition categories: act
3. a sudden great increase
- the population explosion
- the information explosion
Definition categories: event, increase
4. the noise caused by an explosion
- the explosion was heard a mile away
Definition categories: event, noise
5. the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
Similar word(s): plosion
Definition categories: communication, release
6. a sudden outburst
- an explosion of laughter
- an explosion of rage
Definition categories: communication, blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush, outburst
7. a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball