dynamite Meaning & Definition
What Does Dynamite Mean?
Dynamite is a noun that means A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting. It is also used to mean A stick of trinitrotoluene (TNT). As a verb, it means To blow up with dynamite or other high explosive.
Quick Facts About Dynamite
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdʌɪnəmʌɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | TNT and nitro |
| Plural | dynamites |
| Verb forms | dynamites, dynamiting, dynamited |
Dynamite Definition (Noun)
- A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting.
- A stick of trinitrotoluene (TNT).
- Anything exceptionally dangerous, exciting or wonderful.
- A strong drug, in particular heroin, cocaine or potent marijuana.
Dynamite as a Verb
- To blow up with dynamite or other high explosive.
- To dismantle or destroy.
- To apply maximum pressure to very quickly.
dynamite the brakes
- To lock up from being invoked too suddenly.
the brakes will dynamite
Noun
- A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting; invented by Alfred Nobel in 1867.
Synonyms of Dynamite
Dynamite synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dynamite
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Dynamite in a Sentence
dynamite the brakes
the brakes will dynamite
Word Forms & Grammar
dynamite (usually uncountable, plural dynamites)
dynamite (third-person singular simple present dynamites, present participle dynamiting, simple past and past participle dynamited)
Words That Rhyme With Dynamite
Origin of Dynamite
Coined by Alfred Nobel in 1867. Ultimately from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”) + -ite, most likely under the influence of dynamo or dynamic.
How to Pronounce Dynamite
You say dynamite as //ˈdʌɪnəmʌɪt//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Dynamite
Is dynamite a noun or a verb?
Dynamite is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for dynamite?
Close synonyms of dynamite are TNT and nitro. See the full list of dynamite synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dynamite?
The plural of dynamite is dynamites.
What is the past tense of dynamite?
The past tense of dynamite is dynamited. The present participle is dynamiting.