volcano
noun
a vent in the earth's crust through which lava, steam, ashes, etc., are expelled, either continuously or at irregular intervals.
volcanoes
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pluralof volcano.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That includes eruptions from volcanoes that continue to pose risks to heavily populated regions around Mexico City, Naples and Yogyakarta in Indonesia.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
Across the surrounding countryside, seepages resemble miniature volcanoes overflowing with crude and leaving hardened black trails.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Hiding vegetables is a technique we tend to leave behind somewhere around the age of dino nuggets and mashed-potato volcanoes.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
The Pacific Ring of Fire refers to a string of volcanoes, earthquake sites and tectonic plates around the Pacific.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The three dark spots on the left side of the photo are volcanoes.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
