geyser

[ gahy-zer, -ser gee-zer ]

noun

1. a hot spring that intermittently sends up fountainlike jets of water and steam into the air.
2. British Informal. a hot-water heater, as for a bath.

verb (used without object)

1. to spew forth as or like a geyser:

   the kettle geysering all over the stove.

geyser

/ ˈɡiːzə; ˈɡaɪzər /

noun

1. a spring that discharges steam and hot water
2. a domestic gas water heater

geyser

/ gī′zər /

1. A natural hot spring that regularly ejects a spray of steam and boiling water into the air.

Other Words From

• geyser·al geyser·ic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of geyser¹

1755–65; < Icelandic Geysir name of a hot spring in Iceland, literally, gusher, derivative of geysa to gush

Word History and Origins

Origin of geyser¹

C18: from Icelandic Geysir, from Old Norse geysa to gush

Example Sentences

Hernandez’s latest run in with the law occurred a week ago when the native of Healdsburg allegedly started five fires white off duty: The Alexander fire on Aug. 15, the Windsor River Road fire on Sept. 8, the Geysers fire on Sept. 12 and the Geyser and Kinley fires on Sept. 14, according to Cal Fire law enforcement officials.

From Los Angeles Times

After a few seconds I was hit full force by an 8-foot-tall geyser, and there wasn’t any lever on the pump that reduced the force.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to general market waters like Crystal Geyser and Arrowhead, the store offers more than a dozen water brands from at least eight countries.

From Los Angeles Times

Cal Fire law enforcement officials allege Hernandez started five fires while off duty: the Alexander fire on Aug. 15, the Windsor River Road fire on Sept. 8, the Geyers fire on Sept. 12 and the Geyser and Kinley fires on Sept. 14.

From Los Angeles Times

An unusually large eruption of a geyser at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin occurred Tuesday, sending parkgoers running for cover.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• gusher
• hot spring