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

Sotto, says Baxter, spent his final few days at Orange’s UCI Medical Center, but was given a room with a view of Disneyland’s fireworks, which he looked forward to watching each evening.

From Los Angeles Times

The first time I took the car to the Fourth of July fireworks, I couldn’t keep them turned off because we were seated too close to the car.

From The Wall Street Journal

At midnight on that day, devotees famously sing Las Mañanitas, the traditional birthday song, for the virgin, and set off fireworks.

From Los Angeles Times

Metals such as sodium, magnesium, and calcium produce colours similar to those seen in fireworks.

From BBC

Investigators believe the fire was triggered by fireworks being set off inside the venue.

From BBC