# lava bomb

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A volcanic bomb that is airborne, or has recently landed.
2. Synonym of volcanic bomb.

## Etymology
From lava + bomb. From being formed out of lava ejected into the air, and landing like a bomb.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lava-bomb