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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His primary attorney Steve Haney contends that the fire was instead set off by people using fireworks, and that his client was a "Good Samaritan" who called 911 a total of 17 times.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The fireworks told us to check the news.
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
We sit down to lunch, and Suzi mentions hearing about the fireworks tonight.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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