noun Uncommon

fireball

FEYE-uh-bawl

Fireball (noun) means a ball or sphere of intense fire, especially from an explosion. Example: “The explosion sent a fireball rising into the sky.”

noun

A ball or sphere of intense fire, especially from an explosion.

"The explosion sent a fireball rising into the sky."

A bright meteor visible enough to cast shadows.

"Astronomers recorded a fireball streaking across the night sky."

An energetic or fiery-tempered person.

"She's a real fireball on the debate team."

How to use fireball

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA ball of flame, a bright meteor, or an energetic person.

Word forms

fireballed past tense, fireballs plural, fireballs singular

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Etymology

A compound of fire and ball.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for fireball

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fireball” mean?

The word “fireball” means a ball or sphere of intense fire, especially from an explosion. In plain terms, a ball of flame, a bright meteor, or an energetic person.

How do you pronounce “fireball”?

“Fireball” is pronounced FEYE-uh-bawl (/ˈfaɪəɹˌbɔl/ in IPA).

How do you use “fireball” in a sentence?

Here is “fireball” used in a sentence: “The explosion sent a fireball rising into the sky.”

What part of speech is “fireball”?

“Fireball” is a noun.

Is “fireball” a common word?

“Fireball” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “fireball” have?

“Fireball” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a ball or sphere of intense fire, especially from an explosion.

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