noun
firestorm
noun
1
A massive fire that generates and is fed by its own strong winds.
"The bombing raid triggered a firestorm that engulfed the city center."
2
A sudden, intense burst of public anger or controversy.
"The politician's comment set off a firestorm on social media."
How to Use Firestorm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA raging, self-feeding fire, or figuratively an explosion of outrage.
Common pairings
spark a firestorm
political firestorm
Word Forms
firestorms plural
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Etymology
From fire and storm.