Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lava
noun
/ˈlɑː.və/

Definition
Lava is molten rock that is expelled by a volcano during an eruption.

Examples
- The lava flowed down the sides of the volcano, creating new landforms.
- Volcanic eruptions can produce dangerous rivers of lava.
- As the lava cooled, it formed beautiful rock formations.

Meaning
The term refers to the hot, molten material that emerges from the interior of a volcano and flows across the Earth’s surface, solidifying as it cools.

Synonyms
- Molten rock
- Igneous rock (when solidified)
- Volcanic material