Fireworks (redirected from Fireworks show)

fire·work  (frwûrk)

n.

1.

a. A device consisting of a combination of explosives and combustibles, set off to generate colored lights, smoke, and noise for amusement.

b. fireworks A display of such devices.

2. fireworks

a. An exciting or spectacular display, as of musical virtuosity.

b. A display of rage or fierce contention.

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fireworks [ˈfaɪəˌwɜːks]

pl n

1. a show in which large numbers of fireworks are let off simultaneously

2. Informal an exciting or spectacular exhibition, as of musical virtuosity or wit

3. Informal a burst of temper

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Fireworks

pyrotechnician

a person skilled in the use and handling of fireworks. Also pyrotechnist.

pyrotechnics, pyrotechny

1. the art of making and using fireworks.
2. a brilliant and dazzling display, as of eloquence, wit, virtuosity, etc. — pyrotechnic, pyrotechnical, adj.

Thesaurus

fireworks

plural noun

1. pyrotechnics, illuminations, feux d'artifice The rally ended with spectacular fireworks and band music.

2. (Informal) trouble, row, storm, rage, temper, wax (informal, chiefly Brit.), uproar, hysterics, paroxysms, fit of rage The big media companies will be forced to compete, and we should see some fireworks.

Translations

fireworks [ˈfaɪəˌwɜːks] npl (show) → fuochi mpl d'artificio (fig) (temper) → parole fpl grosse; (virtuosity) → virtuosismi mpl

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