flares

British

/ flɛəz /

plural noun

informal trousers with legs that widen below the knee

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The Arsenal supporters welcomed the team bus with flares and chants - the first time that has happened at the stadium - setting the tone and atmosphere for what Arteta described as "an incredible night".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

But experts say that description doesn’t accurately explain why this area routinely flares up — at least, geologically speaking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

There were flares, banners and chants directed at the owners, as well as calls in support of former owner Abramovich.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

A modified herpes virus is injected into tumors, which causes cancer cells to burst and release flares that activate and train the immune system to attack cancer cells throughout the body.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The street was torn up and men were working on the car-tracks by the light of acetylene flares.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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