firework
Meaning
A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.
Synonyms
pyrotechnic article
a firework display
Catherine-wheel
a firework display ''of''…
hot temper
Translations
Feuerwerkskörper
feu d’artifice
vuurwerk
fuego artificial
fuoco d’artificio
foguete
πυροτέχνημα
agirbazîFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/
Etymology
From fire + work.
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