The meaning of OUTBURST is a violent expression of feeling. How to use outburst in a sentence.

OUTBURST definition: a sudden and violent release or outpouring. See examples of outburst used in a sentence.

outburst in American English (ˈaʊtˌbɜrst ) noun a sudden release, as of feeling, energy, noise, etc.

out•burst (ˈaʊtˌbɜrst) n. 1. a sudden and violent release or outpouring: an outburst of tears. 2. a sudden spell of activity. 3. a public disturbance; riot. 4. a bursting forth; eruption.

Definition of outburst noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Nov 30, 2025 · outburst (plural outbursts) A sudden, often violent expression of emotion or activity. The man greeted us with an outburst of invective. an outburst of anger

outburst, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

out•burst (out′ bûrst′), n. a sudden and violent release or outpouring: an outburst of tears. a sudden spell of activity, energy, etc. a public disturbance; riot; outbreak. a bursting forth; eruption.

• He moves slowly back, unsure of the reason behind my sudden outburst. • I couldn't possibly know, but that outburst, understandable as it was, greatly disturbed me.

/ ˈɑʊtˌbɜrst / Add to word list a sudden, violent expression of emotion, esp. anger (Definition of outburst from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)