volcano
/vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/
noun
- A mountain or hill with a hole or vent in the earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases can erupt.
- Scientists monitor the volcano closely for signs of activity.
- We hiked to the top of an ancient volcano that is now dormant.
- The volcano erupted for the first time in 200 years, sending ash high into the sky.
- A powerful or explosive force or emotion that is being held back.
- The tension in the room was like a volcano about to blow.
- Her anger was a volcano waiting to erupt during the argument.
- He kept his feelings bottled up, a volcano of frustration inside him.