bonfire
noun
a large fire built in the open air, for warmth, entertainment, or celebration, to burn leaves, garbage, etc., or as a signal.
bonfires
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pluralof bonfire.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“We’ve been burning our bonfires and our traditions for like forever.”
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
The bonfires commemorate the actions of King William III's supporters in 1690, who lit fires across the countryside to welcome him and guide him to the battle site.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
"The placing of flags, effigies or other items on bonfires is not part of that tradition and should not take place," the party added.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
They mounted double-decker buses and utility poles, waved flags, lit bonfires and danced the Hokey Pokey around a statue of Queen Victoria.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
We hauled logs, but only for our nightly bonfires.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
