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

Definition categories: act, swing