American English
/ɪksˈpʰloʊ.ʒn̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
A sudden, violent release of energy that makes a loud noise and can cause damage.
Practice out loudA sudden, violent release of energy that makes a loud noise and can cause damage.
The explosion shattered the windows.
Police are investigating a gas explosion.
When you mean one event, say “an explosion,” not “explosion.”
gas explosion · bomb explosion · nuclear explosion · massive explosion
an explosion in + place
the explosion of + object
A very fast and large increase in the amount, use, or popularity of something.
The app saw an explosion in popularity.
There has been an explosion of interest in electric cars.
explosion of interest · population explosion · explosion in demand · explosion of violence
an explosion of + noun
an explosion in + noun
A very fast increase in the number of people.
The population explosion put pressure on housing.
A sudden, large increase in interest.
The show caused an explosion of interest in the sport.