geyser
IPA: gˈaɪzɝ
noun
- (planetology, geology, volcanology) A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc., at frequent intervals, driven upwards by the expansive power of steam.
- (by extension) A momentary vertical jet or fountain of fluid driven upwards by a violent force.
- (Britain, archaic) An instantaneous, and often dangerous, hot water heater.
- (South Africa, India) A domestic water boiler.
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) To (cause to) rush or burst upward like water from a geyser.
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Examples of "geyser" in Sentences
- The famous Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupts approximately every 90 minutes
- The powerful geyser sent a powerful spray of hot water and steam shooting into the air
- Visitors flock to witness the natural beauty of the geysers that dot the geothermal landscape
- Standing next to a geyser, you can feel the earth shaking as it builds up pressure before erupting
- The geysers in Iceland are some of the most stunning in the world, surrounded by otherworldly landscapes
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