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Explosion

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A violent and rapid release of energy causing a loud noise and often destruction, or a sudden large increase in something. It represents dramatic and forceful expansion.

The explosion at the factory was heard several miles away and shattered nearby windows.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/

Syllables

ex·plo·sion

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Synonyms

blastdetonationeruptionburst

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Wordle

Two O's and two E's; EX- prefix with -SION ending

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Scrabble

Worth 19 points; X (8pts) drives the high score

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