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.”