B2noun 3K

Firework

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfaɪəwɜːk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfaɪərwɜːrk/"]/

Meaning of Firework

a small device containing powder that burns or explodes and produces bright coloured lights and loud noises, used especially at celebrations

In simple words: A colorful explosion in the sky, usually for celebration.

Firework in a sentence

• to let off a few fireworks
• to set off a few fireworks
• a firework(s) display
• The firework spluttered and went out.
• They set off fireworks in their back garden.
• When do the fireworks start?
• Thousands of people jammed into People’s Square to watch the fireworks.
• There'll be fireworks when he finds out!

How to use Firework

Used when talking about celebrations like New Year's Eve or the Fourth of July. Not commonly used in serious contexts or when discussing something negative.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'fire' and 'work' together — fire that works up into the sky.

Related words

Collocations with Firework

• light
• let off
• set off
• explode
• go off
• light up something
• display
• show
• light
• let off
• set off
• explode
• go off
• light up something
• display
• show

Synonyms for Firework

• pyrotechnic
• rocket
• bomb

Opposites of Firework

• silence
• quiet
• calm

Common mistakes with Firework

• Confused with 'firework' (singular) and 'fireworks' (plural), where 'fireworks' is more frequently used.
• Using 'firework' to refer to the display instead of the individual items.

Frequently asked questions about Firework

What does Firework mean?

A colorful explosion in the sky, usually for celebration.

What is the definition of Firework?

a small device containing powder that burns or explodes and produces bright coloured lights and loud noises, used especially at celebrations

How do you use Firework in a sentence?

to let off a few fireworks

Can you give another example of Firework?

to set off a few fireworks

What are synonyms for Firework?

Common alternatives include pyrotechnic, rocket, bomb.

What is the opposite of Firework?

Opposite meanings include silence, quiet, calm.

What words go with Firework?

It commonly pairs with light, let off, set off, explode, go off, light up something, display, show, light, let off, set off, explode, go off, light up something, display, show.

What are common mistakes when using Firework?

Confused with 'firework' (singular) and 'fireworks' (plural), where 'fireworks' is more frequently used. Using 'firework' to refer to the display instead of the individual items.

How do you pronounce Firework?

US: /["/ˈfaɪərwɜːrk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfaɪəwɜːk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Firework?

Used when talking about celebrations like New Year's Eve or the Fourth of July. Not commonly used in serious contexts or when discussing something negative.

What CEFR level is Firework?

"Firework" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.