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wildfire

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪr/ · UK /ˈwaɪldfaɪə/

Forms: wildfires

wildfire means: A fire that spreads quickly through forests, grass, or other natural areas.

noun

WILD LAND FIREB2

A fire that spreads quickly through forests, grass, or other natural areas.

  • A wildfire destroyed the forest.
  • Firefighters worked all night to control the wildfire.
  • Dry weather increases the risk of wildfires.

Similar words: wildland fire

Common phrases: forest wildfire, wildfire season, fight a wildfire

Questions about wildfire

What does wildfire mean?

A fire that spreads quickly through forests, grass, or other natural areas.

What is wildfire in other languages?

Türkçe: orman yangını · Español: incendio forestal · Français: feu de forêt · Deutsch: Waldbrand · Italiano: incendio boschivo · 日本語: 山火事

How do you pronounce wildfire?

In American English /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪr/; in British English /ˈwaɪldfaɪə/.

How do you use wildfire in a sentence?

A wildfire destroyed the forest. Firefighters worked all night to control the wildfire.

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