Synonyms for
Lava
Definition
Lava is molten rock that comes out of a volcano or fissure in the earth's surface.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- molten lava
- lava flow
- hot lava
- volcanic lava
- lava rock
- lava tube
- cooling lava
Word family
noun lava
Usage note
Lava specifically refers to molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface. Magma is the term for molten rock beneath the surface.
Example sentences
- The lava flowed down the side of the volcano.
- The eruption caused a river of lava to flow towards the town.
- The Hawaiian islands were formed by repeated lava flows.
- The heat from the lava melted the ice on the mountain.
- The lava hardened into a solid rock formation.
Quotes
"Lava is what I think of when I think of hell." - Olivia Thirlby
"I think we're all fascinated and a little mystified by how lava works." - Rachel Kushner
"Lava is molten rock that comes out of a volcano or fissure in the earth's surface." - Unknown