explosion, burst -- (the act of exploding or bursting; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft")
fusillade, salvo, volley, burst -- (rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise")
burst, fit -- (a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning")
outburst, burst, flare-up -- (a sudden intense happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning")
Overview of verb burst
The verb burst has 8 senses
burst, split, break open -- (come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure; "The bubble burst")
break, burst, erupt -- (force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up; "break into tears"; "erupt in anger")
explode, burst -- (burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded")
burst -- (move suddenly, energetically, or violently; "He burst out of the house into the cool night")
abound, burst, bristle -- (be in a state of movement or action; "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers")
burst -- (emerge suddenly; "The sun burst into view")
collapse, burst -- (cause to burst; "The ice broke the pipe")
burst, bust -- (break open or apart suddenly and forcefully; "The dam burst")
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