fireworks

British  

/ ˈfaɪəˌwɜːks /

plural noun

1. a show in which large numbers of fireworks are let off simultaneously

2. informal an exciting or spectacular exhibition, as of musical virtuosity or wit

3. informal a burst of temper

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Example Sentences

As they flew toward their target, Parks and Blea were followed by an undulating stream of flashes they said looked like fireworks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Libyans have been enjoying Ramadan with feasts and fireworks -- but soaring prices, a devalued currency and political divisions have left many with little to celebrate.

From Barron's

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the fireworks display a “reckless incident” that put both pedestrians and drivers in danger.

From Los Angeles Times

This year, in lieu of a headline musical, the summer season at the Bowl will open with a Broadway-themed concert benefiting YOLA, capped by a monumental Bowl fireworks display.

From Los Angeles Times

A fiery crack of red and gold explodes above a village in China's pyrotechnics hub of Liuyang, where residents are accustomed to ear-splitting fireworks tests year-round.

From Barron's