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Definition of krakatoa

krakatoa

/ˌkræk.əˈtoʊ.ə/
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krakatoa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A volcanic island situated in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, globally renowned for its highly destructive and world-altering eruption in 1883.

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Word Nuance & Usage

While primarily a geographical proper noun, Krakatoa is occasionally invoked metaphorically in English to describe an event of world-shattering explosiveness or an unprecedentedly loud noise.

• Rhymes for krakatoa

• Nearby Words

kowtow
koyukuk
krait
krakatoa
kraken
krakow
krampus

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Krakatoa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/krakatoa
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