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firecrackera small explosive device that makes a loud noise when it explodes, used for celebration

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a small explosive device that makes a loud noise when it explodes, used for celebration

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪərˌkrækər/

Example Sentences

  • My dog hides under the bed every time someone sets off firecrackers.
  • The firecracker exploded so loudly that it woke up the entire neighborhood.
  • She has a firecracker personality - small but explosive!

firecracker

NOUN

[/ˈfaɪərˌkrækər/]

a small explosive device that makes a loud noise when it explodes, used for celebration

Kids light a firecracker on the street and jump back laughing as it pops.
💡 Concept

Kids light a firecracker on the street and jump back laughing as it pops.

The tracker drops his cracker when the firecracker pops!
🎵 Rhyme

The tracker drops his cracker when the firecracker pops!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfaɪərˌkrækər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfaɪəˌkrækə/

🌳Etymology

Rootfire
Suffix-cracker

🎵Rhyme

crackertrackerattacker
cracker
tracker
attacker

🔗Collocations

light firecrackers
firecracker display
string of firecrackers
illegal firecrackers
firecracker ban

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dog hides under the bed every time someone sets off firecrackers.

The firecracker exploded so loudly that it woke up the entire neighborhood.

😄 Fun example

She has a firecracker personality - small but explosive!

Firecrackers are traditionally used to ward off evil spirits during Chinese New Year.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

fireworkexplosivepyrotechnicrocket

Antonyms

silencequiet

Related

sparklerfireworkscelebrationfestivalgunpowder

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