: molten rock that issues from a volcano or from a fissure in the surface of a planet (such as earth) or moon
also
: such rock that has cooled and hardened
Examples of lava in a Sentence
a flow of molten lava
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The sudden explosion, fueled by ignition of methane propellant, created a huge fireball, billowing clouds of smoke and brilliant arcs of flaming debris shooting out like burning chunks of lava in a volcanic eruption.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 19 June 2025
However, the current vintage delivers vibrancy, finesse, and tension, transporting oenophiles and novices alike to the ancient lava flows of Nun’s Canyon Vineyard in the Mayacamas Mountains, truly a sense of place.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The eruption led to the emergency evacuation of hundreds of residents and the volcanology agency raising the alert to the highest level, warning of possible lava flows.
—Barney Henderson
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
In contrast, a low flow of lava into a small chamber was more likely to result in a surprise eruption.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
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William Harwood, CBS News, 19 June 2025
However, the current vintage delivers vibrancy, finesse, and tension, transporting oenophiles and novices alike to the ancient lava flows of Nun’s Canyon Vineyard in the Mayacamas Mountains, truly a sense of place.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The eruption led to the emergency evacuation of hundreds of residents and the volcanology agency raising the alert to the highest level, warning of possible lava flows.
—Barney Henderson
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
In contrast, a low flow of lava into a small chamber was more likely to result in a surprise eruption.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for lava
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“Lava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lava. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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