inferno
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
When they start shooting a movie together, they begin to understand their connection to this ancient evil, and their place in a cyclical inferno wrought by absent parents and bad weather.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Early Wednesday, fire crews prioritized protecting structures as the inferno charged toward Highway 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
It was around 1:40 a.m. on a summer Saturday last month when Alcaraz’s cell ignited into an inferno.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Firefighters in France have been battling an inferno in the region around the city of Bordeaux that has burned more than 100,000 acres, marking the area’s largest blaze since a deadly fire in 1949.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
They had no tools to stanch a fire, and no plan at all for what they might do to put out a chemical inferno.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
Across Spain, San Juan welcomes summer with infernos and midnight rituals.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
France and Spain have battled their worst infernos in living memory this summer, while other nations in Europe and as well as the US northwest and Canada have also experienced serious blazes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
President Trump last month lambasted the company’s “absolutely horrible” response to the L.A. infernos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Water managers and experts said the water systems in Pacific Palisades and Altadena were never designed for wildfires that rage through entire neighborhoods, or for infernos intensified by climate change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025
The current carried infernos everywhere, and their bright blazes turned the water into swirling oranges and reds.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
Vocabulary lists containing inferno
Inferno Lingo: Fire Vocabulary
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
This Week in Words: April 13–19, 2019
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
2015 Spelling Bee - Words from Round 2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
