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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

volcano

/ˈvɒl.kə.noʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does volcano mean?

noun

A mountain that opens downward to a bottomless pit or a vent in the Earth's surface, typically at the top of which is a vent or fissure from which lava, ash, and gases are emitted.

Example

"The eruption of the volcano was a spectacular sight, with lava flowing down its slopes and ash clouds filling the sky."

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