Fireworks: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is typically used to describe a large display of explosions and colors in the sky during celebrations like New Year's Eve, national holidays, or festivals.

• We watched the fireworks on New Year's Eve.
• The festival ended with an amazing fireworks show.

This term is commonly used in more formal or technical contexts to refer to the art and science of making fireworks. It can also refer to special effects in concerts, theater productions, and other entertainment events.

• The band used pyrotechnics to make their performance unforgettable.
• The pyrotechnics at the concert were incredible.

This word is used to refer to small explosive devices that make loud noises. They are often used in celebrations, especially in cultural and traditional events, and can sometimes be considered noisy or disruptive.

• Kids love setting off firecrackers during the festival.
• We heard firecrackers going off all night.

This term is often used to refer to a type of firework that is propelled into the sky before exploding, commonly seen during large-scale fireworks displays.

• The rocket shot up into the sky and burst into colorful sparks.
• They launched rockets over the river for the big celebration.

Another way to refer to pyrotechnic displays in general. Can be used interchangeably with 'fireworks'.

• They launched fireworks for the wedding celebration
• She loves watching fireworks on Independence Day

Specifically used when you want to refer to an organized event with fireworks. Often associated with a planned and timed performance.

• The theme park has an impressive firework show every night
• We went to the firework show on the 4th of July

Formal and often larger-scale display, used in contexts where the fireworks are part of an exhibition or festival. May imply a more artistic or competitive display.

• The international fireworks exhibition attracted people from all over the world
• There will be a fireworks exhibition at the end of the cultural festival