firework

noun
UK: /ˈfaɪə.wɜːk/
US: /ˈfaɪər.wɜːrk/

  1. A device that explodes to make a loud noise and bright colors, used for celebration.

    1. We watched the firework display last night it was great
    2. The grand finale featured a spectacular firework display over the water

  2. A lively, exciting, or impressive display or performance.

    1. Her speech was a firework of ideas and insights
    2. The debate between the candidates turned into a political firework display

Synonyms

burst display flare spectacle rocket
firework intransitive-verb

  1. To set off or display fireworks.

    1. They firework every 4th of July at the park.
    2. The city will firework over the harbor to celebrate the new year

  2. To behave in an energetic or passionate manner.

    1. The crowd firework when the band came on stage
    2. The discussion firework with different opinions being shared.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "firework" in English means: A device that explodes to make a loud noise and bright colors, used for celebration., A lively, exciting, or impressive display or performance..

The phonetic transcription of "firework" is /ˈfaɪə.wɜːk/ in British English and /ˈfaɪər.wɜːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "firework": burst, display, flare, spectacle, rocket.

Example usage of "firework": "We watched the firework display last night it was great". More examples on the page.