The volcano erupted, spreading ash across the valley.
The volcano erupted, spreading ash across the valley.
English
volcano
vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ, vɑːlˈkeɪ.noʊ, vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ, vɔlˈkeɪnoʊ
Meaning: a mountain that can erupt with lava and ash
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Example sentences
The active volcano erupted yesterday.
The volcano erupted without warning.
The volcano erupted without warning.
The sudden eruption of the volcano forced everyone to evacuate.
The sudden eruption of the volcano forced everyone to evacuate.
Hot lava flowed down the side of the volcano.
Hot lava flowed down the side of the volcano.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest volcano in Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest volcano in Africa.
Usage Notes
Can be described as active, dormant, or extinct.
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