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/
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
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“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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