English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

quickfire

Quickfire (noun) means a fast-moving fire that spreads rapidly through dry vegetation. Example: “The dry summer conditions made the hillside prone to quickfire.”

noun
1
A fast-moving fire that spreads rapidly through dry vegetation.
"The dry summer conditions made the hillside prone to quickfire."

How to use quickfire

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA wildfire that spreads unusually fast, typically through dry brush or grass.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “quickfire” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The dry summer conditions made the hillside prone to _____.

Rhymes for quickfire

See all rhymes for quickfire →

Frequently asked questions

What does “quickfire” mean?

The word “quickfire” means a fast-moving fire that spreads rapidly through dry vegetation. In plain terms, a wildfire that spreads unusually fast, typically through dry brush or grass.

How do you use “quickfire” in a sentence?

Here is “quickfire” used in a sentence: “The dry summer conditions made the hillside prone to quickfire.”

What part of speech is “quickfire”?

“Quickfire” is a noun.

What is the meaning of quickfire?

"quickfire" (noun) means a fast-moving fire that spreads rapidly through dry vegetation.

Featured in

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial