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fireworksexplosive devices designed to produce spectacular effects and displays of light and color, typically for entertainment

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: explosive devices designed to produce spectacular effects and displays of light and color, typically for entertainment

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪərˌwɜːrks/

Korean meaning: 빛과 색깔의 화려한 광경을 연출하도록 고안된 폭발 장치, 불꽃놀이

Korean pronunciation: **파이**어웍스

Example Sentences

  • My cat hides under the bed every time fireworks go off because she thinks aliens are attacking.
  • The fireworks reflected beautifully on the lake surface during the festival.
  • Dad tried to impress us with homemade fireworks, but it just made a tiny 'pop' sound and everyone laughed.

fireworks

NOUN

//ˈfaɪərˌwɜːrks//

explosive devices designed to produce spectacular effects and displays of light and color, typically for entertainment

fireworks concept
💡 Concept

explosive devices designed to produce spectacular effects and displays of light and color, typically for entertainment

fireworks rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through networks and clockworks, fireworks come to life!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfaɪərˌwɜːrks/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfaɪəwɜːks/

🌳Etymology

Rootfire + works

Origin

16세기에 'fire'(불)와 'works'(작품, 장치)가 합쳐져 만들어진 복합어로, 중국에서 시작된 화약 기술이 유럽으로 전해지면서 생긴 단어입니다.

🎵Rhyme

networksframeworksclockworks
networks
frameworks
clockworks

🔗Collocations

set off fireworks
fireworks display
spectacular fireworks
watch fireworks
fireworks explode

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat hides under the bed every time fireworks go off because she thinks aliens are attacking.

The fireworks reflected beautifully on the lake surface during the festival.

😄 Fun example

Dad tried to impress us with homemade fireworks, but it just made a tiny 'pop' sound and everyone laughed.

The grand finale featured synchronized fireworks that spelled out 'HAPPY NEW YEAR' in the sky.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

pyrotechnicssparklersfirecrackersrockets

Antonyms

darknesssilence

Related

celebrationfestivalexplosiongunpowderdisplay

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