firestorm

noun
UK: /ˈfaɪə.stɔːm/
US: /ˈfaɪər.stɔːrm/

  1. A very strong and sudden reaction from a lot of people about something.

    1. The new policy created a firestorm of controversy.
    2. His comments ignited a social media firestorm that lasted for days prompting apologies from his team.

  2. A very large fire that creates strong winds that pull more air into the fire, making it burn even faster and hotter.

    1. The wildfire turned into a dangerous firestorm.
    2. The sheer intensity of the firestorm made it impossible for firefighters to get close.

Synonyms

outcry conflagration furore inferno uproar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "firestorm" in English means: A very strong and sudden reaction from a lot of people about something., A very large fire that creates strong winds that pull more air into the fire, making it burn even faster and hotter..

The phonetic transcription of "firestorm" is /ˈfaɪə.stɔːm/ in British English and /ˈfaɪər.stɔːrm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "firestorm": outcry, conflagration, furore, inferno, uproar.

Example usage of "firestorm": "The new policy created a firestorm of controversy.". More examples on the page.