erupted; erupting; erupts
1
a(1)
: to burst from limits or restraint
(2)
of a tooth
: to emerge through the gum
b
: to force out or release suddenly and often violently something (such as lava or steam) that is pent up
c
: to become active or violent especially suddenly : break forth
war could erupt at any moment
the audience erupted in applause
2
: to break out with or as if with a skin eruption
: to force out or release usually suddenly and violently
a volcano erupting lava and ash
Examples of erupt in a Sentence
The volcano erupted with tremendous force.
A bitter dispute has erupted among the members of the team.
Recent Examples on the Web
At which point the press room erupted into great applause.
—
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 May 2026
And as for the showstopping pelican, the frog erupts out of its beak right on cue, a moment that indeed inspires a round of laughter and childlike awe.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The day the most recent surge of violence erupted three weeks ago, the area was supposed to host a soccer tournament final.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
On the West Coast, flames have erupted in California just a few weeks before the peak of wildfire season.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for erupt
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 May 2026
And as for the showstopping pelican, the frog erupts out of its beak right on cue, a moment that indeed inspires a round of laughter and childlike awe.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The day the most recent surge of violence erupted three weeks ago, the area was supposed to host a soccer tournament final.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
On the West Coast, flames have erupted in California just a few weeks before the peak of wildfire season.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for erupt
Cite this Entry
“Erupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erupt. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
