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lava Synonyms

Another word for lava

Choosing another word for lava depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Molten rock that erupts from a volcano or fissure onto the Earth's surface.

Usage Example

"As the volcano erupted, a slow-moving river of bright orange magma began to flow down its slopes and destroy the surrounding vegetation."

Strong
magma

• noun (Context 2)

The solid rock formed when molten volcanic material cools and solidifies.

Usage Example

"The island's rugged coastline is composed entirely of hardened black basalt that has been battered by the ocean waves."

Weak
basalt
pumice
obsidian

• Nearby Words

laurels
laurentia
lav
lava
lavandula
lavatera
lavatory

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lava. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lava
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