Word: Explosion

Pronunciation

/ɪkˈspləʒən/

Definitions

• Noun: A violent and sudden release of energy, often resulting from chemical, nuclear, or mechanical forces, causing destruction or chaos. For example: “The fireworks display ended with a grand explosion of light and sound.”

Noun Usage Examples

• “A gas explosion destroyed several buildings in the city center.”
• “There was an explosion of laughter in the theater when the comedian delivered his punchline.”
• “The big bang theory posits that the universe began with a cosmic explosion.”

Phrases

• “Explosion of color”: A metaphorical expression describing a sudden burst or profusion of colors.
• “An explosion of anger”: A sudden outburst of strong emotions, especially rage.
• “In the aftermath of the explosion”: Refers to the period following a destructive event.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The controlled explosion by the bomb squad safely disarmed the device.”
• “Her creative talents led to an explosion of artistic expression in her work.”
• “The chef’s new dish caused an explosion of flavors in my mouth.”

Synonyms

• Blast
• Detonation
• Eruption
• Implosion
• Outburst (in the context of emotions)
• Burst (for suddenness or rapid increase, e.g., population burst)
• Flare-up (in the context of conflict or disease symptoms)
• Conflagration (for large-scale fires or disasters)