firework
noun
fire·work
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plural fireworks
Definition of firework
1
: a device for producing a striking display by the combustion of explosive or flammable compositions
setting off fireworks
2
fireworks plural
: a display of fireworks
a celebration marked by fireworks A large crowd gathered to watch the fireworks. a spectacular fireworks display Of course there is more to the Fourth of July than fireworks.— John Updike
3 fireworks plural
a
: a display of temper or intense conflict
… director Jack Hofsiss, in his film debut, and screenwriter David Rabe … fill the screen with raw emotional fireworks. — People Weekly
b
: strong feelings of usually romantic or sexual attraction between two people
… Hollywood has done a pretty convincing job of making so many of us believe that if there aren't immediate fireworks between two people, then it's time to walk away.— Tayi Sanusi
c
: a spectacular display
the fireworks of autumn leaves
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Examples of firework in a Sentence
Are you going to stay for the fireworks?
We expect a few fireworks during the presidential debate.
Recent Examples on the Web
Rhodes’ dog, Pharaoh, was part of the entrance, but the dog was noticeably bothered by the fireworks that were set off during the intro. — Justin Barrasso, SI.com, "The Week in Wrestling: Why Kevin Owens Thinks Juice Robinson Is the Best on the Mic," 4 Sep. 2019 The dream became a reality on Tuesday, when sunlight sparkled off the white exterior of the building and over-the-top daytime fireworks burst off the roof into a bright blue sky. — Ann Killion, SFChronicle.com, "Chase Center ribbon cutting: Impossible dream becomes Warriors’ reality," 3 Sep. 2019 And by late September and early October, the fireworks of autumn ignite the mountainsides. — Justin Franz, The Know, "Have Glacier National Park to yourself," 1 Sep. 2019 Looking for buy tickets for SkyShow but want to get the best possible seats for the fireworks. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Tailgating and fireworks: San Diego sports in a nutshell," 31 Aug. 2019 Summer is not over yet, not until the last fireworks explode on Sunday. — Jeff Suess, Cincinnati.com, "How much do you know about Riverfest?," 29 Aug. 2019 The cosmic fireworks set off by that merger started with a burst of gravitational waves 100 seconds long. — The Economist, "Gravitational astronomy proves its maturity," 22 Aug. 2019 The autumn air is crisp and the skies are the deepest blue of the year, providing a brilliant backdrop for the foliage fireworks. — Mona Charen, National Review, "Life in D.C.," 22 Aug. 2019 And boundary-setting conversations are probably not happening as the Ferris wheel turns or as fireworks explode. — Lisa Bonos, Washington Post, "The summer fling isn’t fun anymore," 29 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'firework.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for firework
firework
noun
English Language Learners Definition of firework
: a small device that explodes to make a display of light and noise
: a display where fireworks are exploded
: a display of anger
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firework
noun
fire·work
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Kids Definition of firework
1
: a device that makes a display of light or noise by the burning of explosive or flammable materials
2
fireworks plural
: a display of fireworks
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