Firework: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe the overall visual and auditory display, typically seen in celebrations such as New Year's Eve or Independence Day.

• The sky lit up with beautiful fireworks on the Fourth of July.
• She loves watching fireworks during the New Year's Eve celebrations.

Technical term often used to describe the art and technology of firework displays or other controlled explosions, particularly in professional settings like concerts or movie special effects.

• The concert ended with an impressive display of pyrotechnics.
• She specializes in pyrotechnics for action movies.

Specifically refers to small explosive devices that create loud bangs and are popular during festivals, especially in Asian cultures. Often used for adding noise and are generally set off individually or in small sequences.

• Children were lighting firecrackers during the Chinese New Year festival.
• Firecrackers were going off all night making it hard to sleep.

Refers to handheld firework devices that emit bright, sparkly light. Commonly used for small, personal celebrations such as weddings or birthdays. They are safe for most ages to handle.

• The kids enjoyed waving sparklers at the garden party.
• She wrote her name in the air with a sparkler during the family barbecue.

A single device that produces a display by burning chemicals when ignited. It can refer to any individual item in a larger display.

• He bought a firework to celebrate the New Year.
• The firework exploded with a loud bang.

An organized and often public display of fireworks, usually set to last for a specific duration. Less formal compared to 'exhibition'.

• The local park had a fireworks show for the community.
• We enjoyed the New Year’s Eve fireworks show.

A formal event or presentation where fireworks are displayed, often organized with specific timing and theme.

• The city organized a fireworks exhibition for the anniversary celebration.
• The fireworks exhibition was synchronized to music.

A more advanced and often specialized display involving a high level of artistry with fireworks. Typically used in professional or artistic contexts.

• The concert concluded with an impressive pyrotechnic performance.
• Their pyrotechnic performance won several awards.