Fireball: meaning, definitions and examples

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fireball

 

[ หˆfaษชษ™rbษ”หl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

magic spell

A fireball is a magical projectile, often depicted in fantasy literature and games, that explodes upon impact, causing damage to its surroundings. It is commonly used by wizards or sorcerers as a means of attack against enemies.

Synonyms

fire spell, pyroblast.

Examples of usage

  • The wizard cast a fireball at the approaching enemy.
  • She learned to conjure a fireball during her magic lessons.
  • His fireball spell lit up the dark cave.
Context #2 | Noun

astronomy

In astronomy, a fireball refers to a very bright meteor that burns up in the atmosphere. Fireballs are larger and more luminous than regular meteors and can sometimes be seen during the day.

Synonyms

bolide, bright meteor.

Examples of usage

  • The fireball streaked across the sky, captivating onlookers.
  • Astronomers observed a fireball entering the Earthโ€™s atmosphere.
  • They reported seeing a fireball just before the meteor shower.

Translations

Translations of the word "fireball" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bola de fogo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค—เฅเคจเคฟ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feuerball

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bola api

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะณะฝัะฝะฐ ะบัƒะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kula ognia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚คใ‚ขใƒœใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boule de feu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bola de fuego

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ateลŸ topu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ด์–ด๋ณผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุฉ ุงู„ู†ุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ohลˆovรก koule

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohnivรก guฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ognjena krogla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eldkรบla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ ัˆะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ od topu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bola de fuego

Etymology

The term 'fireball' dates back to the late 14th century, originating from the Middle English 'firball', which combines 'fire' (from Old English 'fyr', meaning 'fire') and 'ball' (from Latin 'balla', meaning 'a round object'). Initially, it described a round object on fire, but over time it evolved into a term commonly associated with both magical and astronomical phenomena. The popularization of the concept of fireballs in fantasy literature and games significantly influenced modern interpretations, depicting them as powerful spells wizards can cast. As the field of astronomy developed, 'fireball' also came to define the bright meteors that illuminate the sky, showcasing the dual nature of the term's usage in both cultural and scientific contexts.