firework

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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firework

Noun

a device containing chemicals that is ignited to produce coloured sparks and sometimes bangs

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

firework - (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. pyrotechnic catherine wheel, pinwheel - a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire firecracker, banger, cracker - firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing fizgig - a firework that fizzes as it moves maroon - an exploding firework used as a warning signal Roman candle - a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire serpent - a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited skyrocket, rocket - sends a firework display high into the sky sparkler - a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks squib - firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise torpedo - a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one low explosive - an explosive with a low rate of combustion

Translations

firework [ˈfaɪəwəːk] n → fuoco d'artificio