Firecracker: meaning, definitions and examples

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firecracker

 

[ หˆfaษชษ™rหŒkrรฆkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

celebration noise

A firecracker is a small explosive device that is designed to produce a loud sound and often colorful visual effects when ignited. They are typically used during celebrations, such as New Year's Eve or the Fourth of July, to create a festive atmosphere. Firecrackers can vary in size and explosive power, and are often packaged in strings or boxes. In many cultures, they are believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.

Synonyms

cracker, firework, pyrotechnic

Examples of usage

  • We set off firecrackers at midnight on New Year's Eve.
  • The children watched in awe as the firecrackers lit up the night sky.
  • Firecrackers are a traditional part of the Diwali festival.
  • Make sure to handle firecrackers safely and follow all regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "firecracker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น foguete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคŸเคพเค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knallkรถrper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ petasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‚ะฐั€ะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ petarda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆ†็ซน

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท petard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ petardo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท havai fiลŸek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญ์ฃฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฑู‚ุนุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ petarda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ petrรณda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้žญ็‚ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ petarda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprengikall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ partlayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cohete

Word origin

The term 'firecracker' has its origins in the early 19th century, derived from the compound of two words: 'fire' and 'cracker.' The word 'fire' can be traced back to Old English 'fศณr,' meaning 'to burn' or 'flame,' which has roots in the Proto-Germanic language. The word 'cracker' comes from the Middle English 'crak,' which relates to the verb 'to crack' and refers to the loud noise produced when these devices explode. Firecrackers have a long history and are believed to have originated in China more than a thousand years ago, when bamboo sticks were used to create a loud bang by heating them until they exploded. The Chinese later developed gunpowder, leading to the creation of more sophisticated firecrackers, which spread across various cultures and became integral to many festive celebrations around the world.