conflagration — an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property; a large and destructive fire
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property; a large and destructive fire
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The office conflagration started with someone's burnt popcorn in the microwave.
- The social media post created a conflagration of angry comments.
- His attempt to fix the barbecue resulted in a neighborhood conflagration and three fire trucks.
conflagration
NOUN[/ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/]
an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property; a large and destructive fire
enormous orange and red flames tower high above the trees, consuming everything in their path. The fire spreads rapidly from tree to tree and toward nearby wooden houses. Multiple buildings are already engulfed while others are just beginning to catch fire. A family runs away carrying their belongings as firefighters arrive with hoses and equipment. Other residents evacuate their homes as thick black smoke fills the sky above the widespread destruction. an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin conflagratio, meaning 'a burning up completely.' The word combines the idea of things burning together to create a massive, destructive fire.
Breakdown
con- (together/completely) + flagr- (to burn/blaze) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or result)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The office conflagration started with someone's burnt popcorn in the microwave.”
“The social media post created a conflagration of angry comments.”
“His attempt to fix the barbecue resulted in a neighborhood conflagration and three fire trucks.”
“The drought made the region vulnerable to any spark that might cause a conflagration.”
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