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geyser

/ˈɡaɪzə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large hot spring that ejects a column of water and steam into the air.

    - "The Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park is famous for its regular eruptions."
    - "Visitors gather around the geyser to watch the spectacular display."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with geyser
treasurer , pleasurer , easier
Variants
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geyser , geysers
Etymology
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From Icelandic 'geysa', meaning 'to gush' or 'to jet'.


Trivia
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  1. The world's largest geyser, Steamboat Geyser in Alaska, can erupt up to 300 feet high.

  2. Geysers are formed when underground water is heated by magma or volcanic activity and then rises to the surface.


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  1. hot spring: A body of water with a temperature of 45°C (113°F) or higher, formed by the emergence of subterranean thermal water from the ground.

  2. volcano: A mountain or hill that is formed from volcanic activity and eruptions, and that has a crater or caldera at its summit.


Culture
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Geysers are often associated with volcanic activity and are found near tectonic plate boundaries. They have been a source of fascination for humans for centuries and have been depicted in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "geyser"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a hot spring erupting with a powerful jet of water and steam. Visualize the column of water and steam reaching high into the sky.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'geyser' with the image of a hot spring erupting. Think of the powerful jet of water and steam.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Geysers Go Up Every Steamy Evening' to remember the definition of a geyser.


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