Meaning & Definition of word "Geyser"
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Geyser
/ˈɡaɪzər/
noun:
- 1. A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of hot water and steam into the air.
- Example: Old Faithful is one of the most famous geysers in Yellowstone National Park.
- 2. A vent in the Earth's surface where geothermal energy causes water to be expelled violently.
- Example: The geyser erupted, sending steam and water high into the sky.
- 3. A device for heating water, typically used in a bathroom, which is capable of delivering hot water on demand.
- Example: We need to repair the geyser in the bathroom because it's not producing any hot water.
Etymology
Icelandic 'geysir', derived from 'geysa', meaning 'to gush' or 'to blow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
geyser effect:
A term used to describe a sudden increase in activity or output, similar to a geyser's eruption.
geysering:
The act of suddenly erupting or releasing forcefully, akin to a geyser.
blow-off:
Colloquial for when a geyser erupts, sometimes used informally in other contexts to denote a release of pressure.
Related Words
hydrothermal:
Related to the action of hot water and heat.
volcano:
An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases can escape.
thermal spring:
A natural spring of water that is heated geothermally.