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
1
A ball or sphere of intense fire, especially from an explosion.
"The explosion sent a fireball rising into the sky."
2
A bright meteor visible enough to cast shadows.
"Astronomers recorded a fireball streaking across the night sky."
3
An energetic or fiery-tempered person.
"She's a real fireball on the debate team."
How to use fireball
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA ball of flame, a bright meteor, or an energetic person.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fireballs
- Third person singular
- fireballs
- Past tense
- fireballed
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The explosion sent a _____ rising into the sky.
Etymology
A compound of fire and ball.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for fireball
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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.
