outbreak

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.

Example Sentences
  • Any epidemic outbreak causes understandable panic.
2 Definition

An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.

Example Sentences
  • There has been an outbreak of broken windows in the street.
3 Definition

A sudden increase.

Example Sentences
  • There has been an outbreak of vandalism at the school.
4 Definition

A geological layer that breaks out.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To burst out.

2 Definition

To break forth.