plosive

American  

[ploh-siv] / ˈploʊ sɪv /

adjective

1. (of a stop consonant or occlusive) characterized by release in a plosion; explosive.

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noun

1. Also called explosive.  a plosive speech sound.

plosive British  

/ ˈpləʊsɪv /

adjective

1. articulated with or accompanied by plosion

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noun

1. a plosive consonant; stop

Etymology

Origin of plosive

First recorded in 1895–1900; shortened form of explosive

Example Sentences

But it was the plosive consonants of her own language that best gave shape to her anger.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2022

At surface level, it was a special-effects demonstration, a bonanza of texture and timbre: quavery drones, like an oscillating synthesizer; delicate ghost tones, hovering in flute range; sharp, plosive rivets of percussive airflow.

From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2016

The plosive sounds - usually made with the letters P, T, K, B, D and G - had to be substituted with other consonants that didn’t require moving her lips.

From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2016

As such, the plosive, alliterative name of Kunta Kinte still resonates through popular culture.

From The Guardian • May 24, 2016

For an instant, a wave of rage filled Richard, a plosive pure fury at his wife for not being here where she was needed.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 26, 2012