firework

A noun referring to a device containing explosive chemicals that produces a display of light, color, and noise when ignited, typically used for celebrations.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un dispositif contenant des substances chimiques explosives qui, lorsqu'il est enflammé, produit un spectacle de lumière, de couleurs et de bruit, généralement utilisé lors de célébrations.

1. Explosive device for display A2 formal

   A device containing chemicals that burns or explodes to produce colored light, smoke, and noise, used for celebrations.

   • The sky was lit up by fireworks on New Year's Eve.
   • Children watched the fireworks display with excitement.
   • They set off fireworks to celebrate the festival.

   🇫🇷feu d'artifice

   Synonymes: pyrotechnic

2. Display of anger or excitement B2 informal

   A sudden outburst of anger, emotion, or activity.

   • There were fireworks at the meeting when the budget was discussed.
   • The debate ended with fireworks between the two candidates.
   • Her speech caused fireworks among the audience.

   🇫🇷explosion de colère ou d'enthousiasme

   Synonymes: commotioneruptionexplosionfitflare-upoutburstscenestormtantrumuproar

   Antonymes: calmpeacequiet

• fireworks plural form
• fireworks' possessive plural form
• firework's possessive singular form