explosion

/ɛkspləˈziːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, violent, and often noisy release of energy, typically caused by a chemical reaction, an accident, or a deliberate action.

“The explosion of the fireworks lit up the night sky.”

2. verb

to cause to explode or to experience a sudden, violent release of energy.

“The bomb was designed to explode after a few minutes.”

3. noun

a sudden increase or growth, especially in a particular activity or situation.

“The explosion of social media usage has changed the way we communicate.”

Synonyms

  • blast
  • burst
  • outburst

Antonyms

  • collapse
  • implosion