boilover

[ boil-oh-ver ]

noun

1. the act or fact of boiling over:

   an automatic burner control that eliminates boilovers.

boilover

/ ˈbɔɪlˌəʊvə /

noun

1. a surprising result in a sporting event, esp in a horse race
2. a sudden conflict

Word History and Origins

Origin of boilover¹

Noun use of verb phrase boil over

Example Sentences

Timica Godbolt remembers attending a school meeting at which staff and students discussed both the hurt caused by the Rodney King verdict and the anxiety of students frightened by the boilover on campus and in the city beyond.

From New York Times

And, finally a boilover in the women’s 75kg boxing – where favourite England’s Natasha Gale has crashed out, going down 30-26 in an unanimous points decision across all five judges to Australian hopeful Caitlin Parker.

From The Guardian

The Spain-based Sydney product had already caused a first-round boilover in beating American Steve Johnson and looked in the mood to add an even more impressive scalp to his collection.

From The Guardian

These economic woes, exacerbated by failing schools and civil organizations set the stage for the boilover of police and community tensions in the mostly black neighborhood of Sherman Park.

From The Guardian

But the first appearance of fit-again captain Sergio Parisse roused the Italy squad, and it threatened a boilover by holding possession for long periods, and at 10-6 down in the second half, missed a try by a matter of inches.

From Washington Times