Explosion

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

Definitions of explosion

noun a sudden and violent increase in volume and release of energy

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise was caused by an explosion.

A2 The explosion destroyed the building.

B1 The explosion was so powerful that it could be heard miles away.

B2 The investigation revealed that the explosion was caused by a gas leak.

C1 The aftermath of the explosion left many people homeless.

C2 The controlled explosion was carried out by the bomb squad.

Examples of explosion in a Sentence

formal The explosion in the factory caused significant damage to the building.

informal Did you hear about the explosion downtown last night?

slang That party was an absolute explosion!

figurative The comedian's jokes were so funny, they caused an explosion of laughter in the audience.

Grammatical Forms of explosion

• plural: explosions
• comparative: more explosive
• superlative: most explosive
• present tense: explode
• future tense: will explode
• perfect tense: has exploded
• continuous tense: is exploding
• singular: explosion
• positive degree: explosive
• infinitive: to explode
• gerund: exploding
• participle: exploded

Origin and Evolution of explosion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'explosion' originated from the Latin word 'explosionem' which means 'a hissing or hooting off'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'explosion' has come to refer to a sudden and violent release of energy, often accompanied by a loud noise and the ejection of debris.