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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/

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

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

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

Through networks and clockworks, fireworks come to life!
🎵 Rhyme

Through networks and clockworks, fireworks come to life!

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🎤Pronunciation

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

🌳Etymology

Rootfire + works

🎵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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