Fireworks: meaning, definitions and examples

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fireworks

 

[ หˆfaษชษ™rหŒwษœหrks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

celebrations

Fireworks are devices containing gunpowder and other chemicals that explode with a loud noise and bright colours in the sky, used especially to mark special occasions or celebrations.

Synonyms

firecrackers, pyrotechnics, rockets

Examples of usage

  • Fireworks lit up the sky on New Year's Eve.
  • The fireworks display was truly spectacular.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainment

Fireworks can also refer to a display of fireworks, often set to music, that is put on for entertainment.

Synonyms

firework show, fireworks exhibition

Examples of usage

  • We watched a beautiful fireworks show at the summer festival.
  • The grand finale of the concert was accompanied by a dazzling fireworks display.

Translations

Translations of the word "fireworks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fogos de artifรญcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคŸเคพเค–เฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feuerwerk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kembang api

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะตั”ั€ะฒะตั€ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fajerwerki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่Šฑ็ซ (ใฏใชใณ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท feux d'artifice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fuegos artificiales

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hava fiลŸekleri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ๊ฝƒ๋†€์ด (bulkkotnori)

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

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ohลˆostroje

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohลˆostroje

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒŸ่Šฑ (yฤnhuฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ognjemet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flugeldar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ัˆะฐัˆัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ™แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (peireverki)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atษ™ลŸfษ™ลŸanlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fuegos artificiales

Etymology

The use of fireworks dates back to ancient China, where they were invented over 2000 years ago. Originally used for celebrations and religious ceremonies, fireworks eventually spread to other parts of the world. In Europe, fireworks became popular in the 14th century and were used in various events and festivities. Today, fireworks continue to be a symbol of joy and celebration, lighting up the night sky with their vibrant colors and loud explosions.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,926, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.