firework
US: /ˈfaɪɹˌwɝk/
UK: /fˈaɪəwɜːk/
UK: /fˈaɪəwɜːk/
Advanced English dictionary
+ noun
1 [C] a small device containing powder that burns or explodes and produces bright coloured lights and loud noises, used especially at celebrations: (BrE) to let off a few fireworks + (AmE) to set off a few fireworks + a firework(s) display + The firework spluttered and went out.
2 (fireworks) [pl.] a display of fireworks: When do the fireworks start?
3 (fireworks) [pl.] (informal) strong or angry words; exciting actions: There'll be fireworks when he finds out!
Collocation dictionary
VERB + FIREWORK
light
Be very careful when lighting fireworks.
| let off, set off
They set off fireworks in their back garden.
FIREWORK + VERB
explode, go off
FIREWORK + NOUN
display, show
Concise English dictionary
fireworks
+(usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
