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Definition of outburst

outburst

/ˈaʊtˌbɜːrst/
out · burst
Plural:outbursts
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outburst Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sudden, violent, or unrestrained expression of emotion, especially anger, grief, or laughter.

Example

"The defendant apologized to the judge for his emotional outburst in the courtroom."

2

A sudden increase, surge, or appearance of a particular activity or phenomenon.

Example

"The spring season brought an unexpected outburst of creative energy across the campus."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed as a compound of the English elements 'out' and 'burst', modeled after the phrasal verb 'burst out'.

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