fireworks
ˈfaɪərwɜːrks
fireworks: devices that explode to produce noise and light for entertainment
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Definition of fireworks - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
pyrotechnicsdevices that explode to produce noise and light for entertainment
  • The night sky was lit up by colorful fireworks.
pyrotechnics
2.
performanceexciting or spectacular exhibition
  • The concert ended with musical fireworks.
3.
conflictUSboisterous or violent eventUS
  • Their argument was full of fireworks.
4.
angerUKburst of temperUK
  • He showed fireworks when he lost the game.
flare-up outburst
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    devices that explode to produce noise and light for entertainment

Expressions with fireworks

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ignite fireworks to create a display
We set off fireworks to celebrate the New Year.
in a manner that is bright and exciting
Her smile lit up the room like fireworks.
reach the most exciting or important part of a story
Fans can't wait to get to the fireworks factory in the new episode!
night with fireworks displays
We enjoyed the fireworks night at the park.
observe a fireworks display
We gathered at the park to watch the fireworks.

Origin of fireworks

Old English, fyr (fire) + weorc (work)

Terms with fireworks included in their meaning

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fireworks
firework that propels itself into the air
fireworks
firework that produces smoke when ignited
fireworks
firework that rises quickly and explodes in the sky
celebration
event where fireworks are lit for entertainment
fireworks
circular firework that spins and emits light
chemistry
explosive mixture used in fireworks and firearms
metal uses
light silvery-white metal used in alloys and fireworks
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related to fireworks or their creation

Examples of fireworks in a sentence

  • Fireworks are a staple of New Year's celebrations.
  • The debate produced verbal fireworks.
  • Her piano solo was full of fireworks.
  • The debate ended in fireworks.
  • There were fireworks at the meeting over the budget cuts.
  • There were fireworks after the heated debate.

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  1. French:feux d'artifice, feu d'artifice, ...
  2. German:Feuerwerk, Explosionen, ...
  3. Italian:fuochi d'artificio, spettacolo pirotecnico, ...
  4. Spanish:pirotecnia, brillantez, ...
  5. Portuguese:fogos de artifício, altercação, ...
  6. Chinese:烟花, 精彩场面, ...
  7. Japanese:花火, 見せ場, ...
  8. Arabic:أَلْعَاب نَارِيَّة, أَلْعاب ناريّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:זִיקּוּקֵי דִּי נוּר, רַאֲוַת זִיקוּקִין, ...
  10. Russian:фейерверки, фейерверк, ...
  11. Ukrainian:феєрверки, феєрверк, ...
  12. Hindi:पटाखे, करतब, ...
firework
ˈfaɪərˌwɜːrk
firework: device emitting colored flames and sounds for entertainment
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Definition of firework - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
entertainmentdevice emitting colored flames and sounds for entertainment
  • We watched the firework display on New Year's Eve.
firecracker pyrotechnic
2.
celebrationevent where fireworks are lit for entertainment
  • The town hosted a firework for the festival.
display pyrotechnics show
3.
performanceexciting and impressive performance or writing
  • The concert was a real firework of talent.
extravaganza show spectacle
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    device emitting colored flames and sounds for entertainment

Origin of firework

Old English, fyr (fire) + weorc (work)

Examples of firework in a sentence

  • Children cheered as the firework exploded.
  • The New Year's firework was spectacular and colorful.
  • They planned a firework to celebrate the national holiday.
  • Her novel was a firework of creativity.
  • The play ended with a firework of emotions.

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  1. French:feu d'artifice, ...
  2. German:Feuerwerk, ...
  3. Italian:fuoco d'artificio, fuochi d'artificio, ...
  4. Spanish:fuegos artificiales, espectáculo de fuegos artificiales, ...
  5. Portuguese:pirotecnia, espetáculo pirotécnico, ...
  6. Chinese:烟花, 烟花表演, ...
  7. Japanese:花火, 花火大会, ...
  8. Arabic:أَلْعاب نارِيَّة, عَرْضُ أَلْعابٍ نارِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:זִקּוּק, מוֹפַע זִיקּוּקִים, ...
  10. Russian:фейерверк, праздничный салют, ...
  11. Ukrainian:феєрверк, ...
  12. Hindi:पटाखा, पटाखों का प्रदर्शन, ...

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