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

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

“The use of unpermitted, commercial-grade fireworks is dangerous and has no place on busy roadways,” Bass said in a statement.

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

People who enjoy their own company and who started investing early may have less reason to marry for reasons other than fireworks and va-va-voom.

From MarketWatch