Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/

Definitions of dynamite

noun an explosive material consisting of nitroglycerin, typically used in demolition

Example Sentences

A1 The dynamite exploded with a loud bang.

A2 The miners used dynamite to blast through the rock.

B1 The construction crew carefully handled the dynamite to avoid accidents.

B2 The demolition expert set up the dynamite charges to bring down the old building.

C1 The terrorist group planned to use dynamite to cause destruction.

C2 The archaeologist discovered a cache of ancient dynamite in the ruins.

adjective used to describe something as extremely exciting or impressive

Example Sentences

A1 The dynamite explosion was very loud.

A2 She had a dynamite personality that lit up the room.

B1 The new restaurant in town is dynamite, you have to try it!

B2 The dynamite performance by the band left the audience in awe.

C1 The dynamite business proposal impressed the investors.

C2 Her dynamite leadership skills helped the company achieve great success.

Examples of dynamite in a Sentence

formal The construction crew used dynamite to blast through the tough bedrock.

informal I heard that movie was dynamite, we should watch it sometime.

slang That new restaurant is absolutely dynamite, you have to try their burgers.

figurative Her performance on stage was dynamite, she really captivated the audience.

Grammatical Forms of dynamite

past tense

dynamited

plural

dynamites

comparative

more dynamite

superlative

most dynamite

present tense

dynamites

future tense

will dynamite

perfect tense

has dynamited

continuous tense

is dynamiting

singular

dynamite

positive degree

dynamite

infinitive

to dynamite

gerund

dynamiting

participle

dynamited

Origin and Evolution of dynamite

First Known Use: 1867 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'dynamite' originated from the Greek word 'dunamis' meaning power or force.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe Alfred Nobel's invention of a high explosive, the word 'dynamite' has since become a common term for any powerful explosive material.