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Webster 1828 Edition
Firework
FI'REWORK
,Noun.
Preparations of gun-powder, sulphur and other inflammable materials, used for making explosions in the air, on occasions of public rejoicing; pyrotechnical exhibitions. This word is applied also to various combustible preparations used in war.
Definition 2024
firework
firework
English
Noun
firework (plural fireworks)
- A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.
Translations
exploding device
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See also
- airbomb
- banger
- firecracker
- flare
- mortar
- rocket
- Roman candle
- sparkler
