firework
Firework (noun) means a device that burns or explodes to produce coloured light, sparks, or noise, used for celebrations. Example: “A single firework lit up the sky over the harbour.”
How to use firework
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn explosive device set off for a colourful, noisy display.
Word forms
fireworks plural
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A single _____ lit up the sky over the harbour.
Etymology
From fire and work; the English word likely arrived via Dutch and German equivalents in the 1500s.
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What does “firework” mean?
The word “firework” means a device that burns or explodes to produce coloured light, sparks, or noise, used for celebrations. In plain terms, an explosive device set off for a colourful, noisy display.
How do you pronounce “firework”?
“Firework” is pronounced FY-wk (/ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ in IPA).
How do you use “firework” in a sentence?
Here is “firework” used in a sentence: “A single firework lit up the sky over the harbour.”
What part of speech is “firework”?
“Firework” is a noun.
Where does the word “firework” come from?
The word “firework” dates back to around 1500 and comes from German. From fire and work; the English word likely arrived via Dutch and German equivalents in the 1500s.
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