1. a sudden release or expression of strong emotion
2. a sudden occurrence or violent display of activity

Examples

• His angry outburst surprised everyone in the meeting.
• The child had an outburst of tears when told it was bedtime.
• There was an outburst of applause after her performance.
• The teacher handled the student’s emotional outburst with patience.
• An outburst of violence erupted in the crowded stadium.
• She regretted her outburst of harsh words immediately.
• The sudden outburst of rain caught us without umbrellas.