Pronunciation: /ˈɡaɪzər/

Definitions of geyser

noun a hot spring that intermittently sends up fountain-like jets of water and steam into the air

Example Sentences

A1 A geyser is a hot spring that periodically erupts with a column of water and steam.

A2 Visitors to Yellowstone National Park can witness the famous Old Faithful geyser erupt on a regular schedule.

B1 Scientists study geysers to better understand the geothermal activity beneath the Earth's surface.

B2 The eruption of a geyser can reach impressive heights, creating a spectacular natural display.

C1 The geothermal energy harnessed from geysers can be used to generate electricity in some regions.

C2 Geysers are a fascinating natural phenomenon that showcase the power and beauty of Earth's geology.

Examples of geyser in a Sentence

formal The geyser erupted with tremendous force, sending hot water and steam high into the air.

informal We were lucky to catch a glimpse of the geyser going off during our visit to Yellowstone.

slang That geyser is lit, it's like nature's own fireworks display!

figurative Her anger was like a geyser, bubbling beneath the surface until it finally erupted.

Grammatical Forms of geyser

past tense

geysered

plural

geysers

comparative

more geyser

superlative

most geyser

present tense

geysers

future tense

will geyser

perfect tense

have geysered

continuous tense

is geysering

singular

geyser

positive degree

geyser

infinitive

to geyser

gerund

geysering

participle

geysered

Origin and Evolution of geyser

First Known Use: 1780 year
Language of Origin: Icelandic
Story behind the word: The word 'geyser' originates from the Icelandic term 'geysir' which means 'to gush'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically for the Great Geysir in Iceland, the term 'geyser' has evolved to refer to any hot spring that intermittently sends up a tall column of water and steam.