cinder cone

noun

: a conical hill formed by the accumulation of volcanic debris around a vent see volcano illustration

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There are 30 overlooks along the way, most of which offer a good view of the bright blue water and Wizard Island, a cinder cone island rising 775 feet above the surface of the lake. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025 Several side trails branch off along the way, leading to lava tubes, cinder cones and lava caves (only open during summer). Emese MacZko, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 The monument features lava flows, cinder cones, and sagebrush steppe. Emese MacZko, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Along with the volcano are geologic features unique to the region, including cinder cones, volcanic craters, spatter cones and hundreds of cave-like lava tubes. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cinder cone

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cinder cone was in 1849

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“Cinder cone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinder%20cone. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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