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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At 1 in the afternoon on Sunday, May 31, my husband and I heard the first fireworks.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
A wild week of firings and fireworks laid bare the challenges Bari Weiss faces in revamping CBS News and its flagship show.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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
But fireworks rang out across Paris after the French side completed their win in Budapest.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
He left the fairgrounds, the exuberant fireworks exploding behind him, Maya-Jade’s disgusted expression in front of him.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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