wildfire — an uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly over woodland or brush
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly over woodland or brush
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər/
Korean meaning: 산불, 들불 (통제되지 않고 빠르게 번지는 불)
Korean pronunciation: **와일드**파이어
Example Sentences
- The gossip about the teacher's secret marriage spread like wildfire during lunch break.
- Firefighters worked day and night to control the massive wildfire threatening the town.
- His terrible dad jokes spread like wildfire at the family reunion, making everyone groan.
wildfire
NOUN//ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər//
an uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly over woodland or brush
an uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly over woodland or brush
The wildfire may require courage, but heroes inspire!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기에 'wild(야생의)'와 'fire(불)'가 합쳐져 만들어진 단어로, 자연에서 통제 없이 타오르는 불을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The gossip about the teacher's secret marriage spread like wildfire during lunch break.”
“Firefighters worked day and night to control the massive wildfire threatening the town.”
“His terrible dad jokes spread like wildfire at the family reunion, making everyone groan.”
“Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of wildfires worldwide.”
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