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Definitions

volcano

[vol-key-noh] / vɒlˈkeɪ noʊ /
NOUN
mountain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alp bluff butte cliff crag elevation eminence height mesa mount palisade peak pike precipice range ridge sierra tor
STRONG
abundance drift glob heap hump mass mound pile stack ton
Antonyms
STRONG
depression
WEAK
crevasse valley

Example Sentences

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The eruption of an Icelandic volcano kept some artists from getting to the festival, including The Cribs and Frightened Rabbit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Another feature of Storm Therese has been snow, which has fallen over high ground surrounding Mount Teide - the volcano in the centre of Tenerife.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Significant snow has already fallen over high ground in the centre of the island around the Mount Teide volcano.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

This signal confirmed that magma had intruded beneath the volcano.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

After reading circle they worked on their volcano projects, which Bat had not been looking forward to.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold