: a volcanic rock
Examples of volcanic in a Sentence
Adjective
a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Experienced vine dressers weave the canes into basket-like forms that rest close to the island’s volcanic soil, protecting grapes from wind and harsh conditions.
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Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Afternoon: hike Mount Tabor Park, built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone with skyline views and walking trails.
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Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Between 2,000 and 15,000 years ago, eight major volcanic eruptive periods occurred, forming the deep cracks, craters, and lava fields currently found in Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Experienced vine dressers weave the canes into basket-like forms that rest close to the island’s volcanic soil, protecting grapes from wind and harsh conditions.
—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Noun
At first glance, the islands hardly look like paradise: volcanic, windswept, and almost prehistoric.
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Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Afternoon: hike Mount Tabor Park, built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone with skyline views and walking trails.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volcanic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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