fireworks

NOUN

pyrotechnic display at celebrations

Synonyms

STRONG

bursts firecrackers illuminations rockets sparklers

WEAK

Roman candles bottle rockets fire flowers

Example Sentences

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Malta has more than 35 fireworks factories for a population the size of Fresno’s.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

When they were younger, we did fireworks, BBQ, a summer night alive with fireflies and bullfrogs, all that stuff.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

But fireworks rang out across Paris after the French side completed their win in Budapest.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Reina said the bomb squad was dispatched to the home and the fireworks were being removed by truck.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Laura went home for a nap and came back as the sun was setting, to watch the fireworks.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman