Firework: meaning, definitions and examples

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firework

 

[ หˆfaษชษ™rหŒwษœหrk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

celebration

A device designed to produce a display of light or smoke or a loud noise by the combustion of explosive or flammable compositions. Fireworks are commonly used in celebrations such as New Year's Eve or Independence Day.

Synonyms

firecrackers, pyrotechnics, sparklers

Examples of usage

  • The fireworks lit up the night sky on New Year's Eve.
  • We watched the spectacular fireworks display from the rooftop.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainment

A fireworks display is a show in which fireworks are set off to create a dazzling visual spectacle. These displays are often accompanied by music for a more immersive experience.

Synonyms

fireworks exhibition, fireworks show, pyrotechnic performance

Examples of usage

  • We went to the fireworks display at the park and it was amazing.
  • The grand finale of the concert was a fireworks display that left everyone in awe.

Translations

Translations of the word "firework" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fogo de artifรญcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคŸเคพเค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feuerwerk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kembang api

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะตั”ั€ะฒะตั€ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fajerwerk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่Šฑ็ซ (ใฏใชใณ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท feu d'artifice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fuego artificial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hava fiลŸek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ๊ฝƒ๋†€์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃู„ุนุงุจ ุงู„ู†ุงุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ohลˆostroj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohลˆostroj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒŸ่Šฑ (yฤnhuฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ognjemet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flugeldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ัˆะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atษ™ลŸfษ™ลŸanlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fuego artificial

Etymology

The use of fireworks dates back to ancient China where they were used for entertainment and to ward off evil spirits. Over time, fireworks have become a symbol of celebration and are now a popular form of entertainment worldwide. The modern fireworks we see today have evolved from the early Chinese invention of gunpowder.

See also: bonfire, fiery, fire, firearm, firearms, firebomb, firebox, firebrand, firebug, firecrackers, fired, firefighter, fireman, fireplace, firepower, firestorm, firewall, firewoman, fireworks, firing, misfire.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,614 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.