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fireworks

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfaɪərwɜrks/ · UK /ˈfaɪəwɜːks/

fireworks means: Objects that explode with bright colours and loud sounds, or a show using these objects.

noun

LIGHTS AND EXPLOSIONSB1

Objects that explode with bright colours and loud sounds, or a show using these objects.

  • We watched the fireworks.
  • They set off fireworks after midnight.
  • The festival ended with a huge fireworks display.

Common phrases: fireworks display, watch fireworks, set off fireworks

ANGRY CONFLICTC1

An exciting, noisy situation involving anger, arguments, or conflict.

  • Expect fireworks at the meeting.
  • There were fireworks when she discovered the missing money.
  • The debate produced plenty of political fireworks.

Similar words: uproar, conflict

Common phrases: expect fireworks, political fireworks, fireworks between people

Questions about fireworks

What does fireworks mean?

Objects that explode with bright colours and loud sounds, or a show using these objects.

What is fireworks in other languages?

Türkçe: havai fişekler · Español: fuegos artificiales · Français: feux d’artifice · Deutsch: Feuerwerk · Italiano: fuochi d’artificio · 日本語: 花火

How do you pronounce fireworks?

In American English /ˈfaɪərwɜrks/; in British English /ˈfaɪəwɜːks/.

How do you use fireworks in a sentence?

We watched the fireworks. They set off fireworks after midnight.

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