fireworks
Britishplural noun
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a show in which large numbers of fireworks are let off simultaneously
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informal an exciting or spectacular exhibition, as of musical virtuosity or wit
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informal a burst of temper
Example Sentences
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Banned items include weapons, fireworks, flares, gas canisters, laser pens, camping chairs, umbrellas, flagpoles, air horns, megaphones, nitrous oxide, and excessive food and cigarettes security would think was more than "personal use".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Malta has more than 35 fireworks factories for a population the size of Fresno’s.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
The fireworks show the hurdles Bilton and Weiss face in winning over the team at “60 Minutes.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
When they were younger, we did fireworks, BBQ, a summer night alive with fireflies and bullfrogs, all that stuff.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
My lessons flashed in my head like fireworks.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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