lava
word
/ˈɫɑvə/
LAH-vuh
/lˈɑːvɐ/
LAH-vuh
Definition
Hot, melted rock that comes out of volcanoes during an eruption and flows down the sides.
Usage & Nuances
"Lava" is used only for the melted rock from volcanoes, not for any hot liquid. Often appears with "flow", "field", or "eruption". Don't confuse with "magma", which is the molten rock before it erupts.
Spanish: lava (roca fundida)Portuguese (BR): lava (rocha derretida)Portuguese (PT): lava (rocha derretida)Chinese (Simplified): 熔岩Chinese (Traditional): 熔岩Hindi: लावाArabic: حمم بركانيةBengali: লাভাRussian: лаваJapanese: 溶岩Vietnamese: dung nhamKorean: 용암Turkish: lavUrdu: لاواIndonesian: lava
Example Sentences
Hot lava destroys everything in its path.
basic
When the volcano erupted, red lava came out.
basic
People watched as the glowing lava lit up the night sky.
natural
The old lava field is now covered with plants and trees.
natural
Don’t step on the fresh lava—it’s still very hot!
natural
The lava flows down the side of the volcano.
basic