Meaning & Definition of word "Geyser"
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.