noun
B1
Intermediate
firework
FY-wk
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.”
noun
1
A device that burns or explodes to produce coloured light, sparks, or noise, used for celebrations.
"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.
Common pairings
light a firework
set off fireworks
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Etymology
From fire and work; the English word likely arrived via Dutch and German equivalents in the 1500s.
Class of 1500
firework joined the language around 1500.
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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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