Firework Meaning in English

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Definition

A small explosive device that makes bright lights and loud sounds in the sky, usually for celebrations or festivals.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in the plural ('fireworks'): 'watch the fireworks', 'set off fireworks'. Refers to both the device and the event (fireworks show). Not used for small party poppers.

• Spanish: fuego artificial - pirotecnia
• Portuguese (BR): fogo de artifício
• Portuguese (PT): fogo de artifício
• Chinese (Simplified): 烟花 - 烟火
• Chinese (Traditional): 煙火 - 煙花
• Hindi: पटाखा
• Arabic: ألعاب نارية
• Bengali: আতশবাজি
• Russian: фейерверк
• Japanese: 花火
• Vietnamese: pháo hoa
• Korean: 불꽃놀이
• Turkish: havaifişek
• Urdu: پٹاخہ (آتشبازی)
• Indonesian: kembang api

Example Sentences

We watched the fireworks on New Year's Eve.

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The city is famous for its firework show.

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Please do not light fireworks inside the house.

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The kids were amazed by the colorful fireworks lighting up the sky.

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There will be a huge firework display after the football match tonight.

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My dog gets scared whenever he hears fireworks outside.

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