noun
firework
FY-wk
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
Word Forms
fireworks plural
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Etymology
From fire and work; the English word likely arrived via Dutch and German equivalents in the 1500s.