Volcano

Pronunciation: /vɑlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Definitions of volcano

noun A mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted from the earth's crust.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a volcano in a picture book.

A2 The volcano erupted and sent ash into the sky.

B1 Hiking to the top of the volcano was a challenging but rewarding experience.

B2 Scientists closely monitor the volcano for any signs of impending eruption.

C1 The ancient city was destroyed by the eruption of the volcano.

C2 The volcano's lava flow created new land formations in the surrounding area.

Examples of volcano in a Sentence

formal The eruption of the volcano caused widespread destruction in the surrounding area.

informal Did you hear about the volcano erupting last night?

slang That volcano is totally lit!

figurative Her anger was like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of volcano

• plural: volcanoes
• comparative: more volcanic
• superlative: most volcanic
• present tense: volcano
• future tense: will erupt
• perfect tense: has erupted
• continuous tense: is erupting
• singular: volcano
• positive degree: volcanic
• infinitive: to erupt
• gerund: erupting
• participle: erupted

Origin and Evolution of volcano

First Known Use: 1669 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'volcano' originates from the name of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan, who was believed to be the blacksmith of the gods and associated with volcanic activity.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'volcano' has come to specifically refer to a mountain or hill with a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted.