verb
erupt
ih-RUHPT
verb
1
To violently throw out material, especially lava, ash, or steam from a volcano.
"The volcano erupted without warning, sending ash miles into the sky."
2
To suddenly break out or start, especially with force or intensity.
"Cheers erupted from the crowd when the winning goal went in."
"Violence erupted after the match ended."
How to Use Erupt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo suddenly burst out, whether that's lava from a volcano or noise from a crowd.
Common pairings
erupt into violence
volcano erupts
erupt in laughter
Word Forms
erupted past tense, erupts singular
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Etymology
From Latin ēruptus, past participle of ērumpere, "to burst out," from e- ("out") plus rumpere ("to break").