firework — a device containing gunpowder and other combustible chemicals that causes spectacular effects and explosions when ignited
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device containing gunpowder and other combustible chemicals that causes spectacular effects and explosions when ignited
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪərˌwɜrk/
Example Sentences
- My dog hides under the bed whenever fireworks go off because he thinks aliens are invading.
- The wedding fireworks were so loud that the bride's grandmother thought it was her hearing aid malfunctioning.
- Please remember that fireworks are prohibited in this area for safety reasons.
firework
NOUN[/ˈfaɪərˌwɜrk/]
a device containing gunpowder and other combustible chemicals that causes spectacular effects and explosions when ignited
Colorful explosions lighting up the sky
Her firework artwork lights up the network!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term firework emerged in the 16th century as a compound of 'fire' and 'work', literally meaning 'a work of fire'. It originally referred to pyrotechnic devices designed for display, combining the Old English 'fyr' (fire) with 'work' (a creation or manufactured object).
Breakdown
fire (from Old English 'fyr', meaning flame or combustion) + work (from Old English 'weorc', meaning a creation or manufactured item), forming a compound noun describing an explosive or pyrotechnic creation.
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📝Examples
“My dog hides under the bed whenever fireworks go off because he thinks aliens are invading.”
“The wedding fireworks were so loud that the bride's grandmother thought it was her hearing aid malfunctioning.”
“Please remember that fireworks are prohibited in this area for safety reasons.”
“The city spent thousands of dollars on fireworks for the independence day celebration.”
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