eruption
Translation
eruption, outbreak, rash
Examples
The volcanic eruption was spectacular.
The volcanic eruption was spectacular.
There was an eruption of laughter.
There was an eruption of laughter.
He had a skin eruption on his arm.
He had a skin eruption on his arm.
Grammar Patterns
an eruption of ((sth.)) There was an eruption of applause.
Similar Words
Synonyms: outbreak, explosion, outburst, rash
Etymology
From the verb 'erupt' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ion'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'to erupt'. Think of the action (erupt) and its result (eruption).