Explosion
Noun
UK
/ÉŞkËsplÉĘ.ĘÉn/
US
/ÉŞkËsploĘ.ĘÉn/
Definition
A sudden burst or violent release of energy, sound, or growth.
Example
"The explosion shook the entire building."
"The festival began with an explosion of fireworks that lit the night sky."
"Scientists study the sudden explosion of stars, called supernovas, to understand the universe better."
Explanation
An explosion is a sudden burst of energy, sound, or force. It usually happens when something blows up, like fireworks, bombs, or gas. Explosions can cause bright light, loud noise, and damage. For example, âBalloons can burst with a small explosionâ, âA volcano explodes when hot lava suddenly comes outâ. But âexplosionâ can also mean a very fast increase in something, like âan explosion of laughterâ or âan explosion of populationâ. In both cases, it shows something sudden and powerful.