Bonfire: meaning, definitions and examples
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bonfire
[ หbษn.faษชษr ]
outdoor gathering
A bonfire is a large, controlled outdoor fire used for warmth, cooking, and entertainment. It is typically made of wood and can be found at campsites, beaches, or festivals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We gathered around the bonfire to roast marshmallows.
- The beach party ended with a bonfire by the shore.
celebration
To bonfire means to celebrate with a large outdoor fire. It is often done as a communal event to mark a special occasion or holiday.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We decided to bonfire for our anniversary this year.
- The community bonfired to welcome the new year.
Translations
Translations of the word "bonfire" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fogueira
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฒเคพเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Lagerfeuer
๐ฎ๐ฉ api unggun
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะณะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ ognisko
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ็ซ (ใใใณ)
๐ซ๐ท feu de camp
๐ช๐ธ hoguera
๐น๐ท kamp ateลi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ๋ฅ๋ถ (modakbul)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฑ ุงูู ุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ tรกborรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ tรกborรกk
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ็ซ (gลuhuว)
๐ธ๐ฎ taborni ogenj
๐ฎ๐ธ bรกl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแแ (kots'oni)
๐ฆ๐ฟ tonqal
๐ฒ๐ฝ hoguera
Word origin
The word 'bonfire' originated from the Middle English term 'bonefire' which referred to a fire in which bones were burned. Over time, the 'bone' was dropped, and the modern term 'bonfire' emerged. Bonfires have been a part of human tradition for centuries, used for warmth, cooking, and ceremonial purposes. They continue to be a popular form of outdoor gathering and celebration in many cultures around the world.
See also: fiery, fire, firearm, firearms, firebomb, firebox, firebrand, firebug, firecrackers, fired, firefighter, fireman, fireplace, firepower, firestorm, firewall, firewoman, firework, fireworks, firing, misfire.