wildfire
word
Definition
A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly, usually in forests or grasslands.
Usage & Nuances
Used especially when discussing environmental issues, news, or natural disasters. Usually refers to fires in nature, not buildings. Metaphorically, can mean something spreading fast, like 'news spread like wildfire.' Collocates with 'break out,' 'spread,' 'contain,' and 'devastate.'
Spanish: incendio forestal - incendio incontroladoPortuguese (BR): incêndio florestal - fogo descontroladoPortuguese (PT): incêndio florestal - fogo descontroladoChinese (Simplified): 野火 - 森林大火Chinese (Traditional): 野火 - 森林大火Hindi: जंगल की आगArabic: حريق غاباتBengali: বনfire - বন দাবানলRussian: лесной пожарJapanese: 山火事Vietnamese: cháy rừngKorean: 산불Turkish: orman yangınıUrdu: جنگل کی آگIndonesian: kebakaran hutan
Example Sentences
A wildfire started in the forest last night.
basic
Wildfires can destroy homes and animals' habitats.
basic
Firefighters worked hard to control the wildfire.
basic
The news about the celebrity breakup spread like wildfire.
natural
Every summer, this region faces the threat of wildfires.
natural
They had to evacuate the town because the wildfire was getting too close.
natural