volcano

Definition

  • noun: a mountain with a hole in the top or side that sometimes sends out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion (called an eruption)
  • noun: a vent in the crust of the earth or another planet or a moon from which usually molten or hot rock and steam issue

Examples

  • an active 'volcano' [=a volcano that could erupt at any time or that is erupting now]

  • a dormant 'volcano' [=a volcano that is not currently active]

  • an extinct 'volcano' [=a volcano that does not erupt anymore]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - It's really very boring. - When was this? A long, long time ago... ...in a galaxy far, far away. I remember you donated to some volcano thing on our first date. Volcano? Really? Oh, wait a minute. Don't tell me that that was... Something to drink? What, did you think (..)
    1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2
  • (..) - No, no, don't blame me. - What was I supposed to do? I was on my first date with Elaine. You come barging in here, asking me to contribute money... ...to a volcano relief fund for Krakatoa. It was supposed to erupt. I find the whole thing embarrassing. Well, you know what (..)
    1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2