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explosion A sudden and violent burst of energy, often accompanied by the release of a large amount of gas or other substance. ■ "The cake exploded in my face when I tried to take a bite!"
Boom A loud, sudden sound, often accompanied by an explosion or bright light. ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone and it gave a big boom when it hit the ground."
cannons A loud, explosive noise made by a firearm. ■ John accidentally pulled the trigger on his cannons while trying to take a selfie, resulting in a loud explosion that startled everyone around him.
Devastation The act of completely and utterly destroying something, typically by using a bomb or other explosive device. ■ After the explosion, there was nothing left but devastation in the once-bustling city.
Explosions A sudden and violent burst of energy, often accompanied by a loud bang or explosion sound. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!"
feta A type of cheese made from sheep's milk, often used in Mediterranean cuisine. ■ "I can't believe I accidentally spilled a whole container of feta on my shirt! It was like a miniature dairy explosion!"
nuke A powerful explosion, often caused by the detonation of an atomic bomb. ■ "The scientist accidentally dropped the wrong button and accidentally triggered a nuke, causing mass destruction."
Outburst A sudden and violent eruption of emotions, often resulting in an explosion of words or actions. ■ When John found out his sandwich was stolen, he had an epic outburst at the restaurant staff.
blowed To cause a massive explosion due to the release of too much gas or air from an enclosed space. ■ The balloon blew up so suddenly that it startled the entire neighborhood. The owner quickly grabbed his dog and ran inside before anyone else could blow the lid off the thing.
Bombs An explosion caused by the detonation of a bomb, typically used for military or terrorist purposes. ■ The bombs dropped on Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack in 1941 were some of the deadliest explosions in history. A term used to describe something that is particularly successful or effective, especially when it comes to causing chaos and destruction. "The new marketing campaign was a bomb – it brought in so much business!" exclaimed the CEO, completely oblivious to the fact that she had just used the word 'bombs' in two entirely different ways.
breakdown An explosion of humor so powerful that it causes the person to physically break down in laughter. ■ "I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised and then burst into a breakdown of uncontrollable laughter."
Crater A large, deep hole in the ground caused by an explosion or other impact. ■ After the meteorite crashed into the earth, it left behind a massive crater that was so deep, scientists had to use rope to rappel down into it to study its contents.
explosives a device designed to explode with great force, something that causes a sudden and dramatic change ■ "I thought I was in love, but then it turned out to be just an explosive moment of infatuation.", "When the company went bankrupt, it was like an explosion of chaos and destruction."
Thermonuclear A type of nuclear reaction that releases a tremendous amount of energy, causing an explosion so powerful it could destroy the entire planet. ■ When John accidentally put his sandwich in the microwave instead of the toaster, he unintentionally caused a thermonuclear reaction and melted the entire kitchen.
volcano A large, fiery mountain with an opening at the top where molten rock, ash, and gas can escape. ■ After seeing the eruption of the volcano, John decided that he was never going to go on a vacation to Hawaii again. He was afraid that he would accidentally get caught in another fiery explosion like the one he saw on TV.