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US/ˈfaɪr.wɜːrk/
UK/ˈfaɪə.wɜːk/
a small device that explodes in the sky with bright colors and loud noise, used at celebrations
In context
We watched the fireworks over the river on New Year's Eve.
The city sets off fireworks every Fourth of July.
Fireworks can frighten pets, so keep them indoors tonight.
Words that go with firework
verb + noun
- set off fireworksThe neighbors set off fireworks at midnight.
- watch the fireworksLet's watch the fireworks from the roof.
noun + noun
- fireworks displayThe fireworks display lasts about twenty minutes.
- fireworks showWe bought tickets for the fireworks show.
adjective + noun
- spectacular fireworksThe festival ended with spectacular fireworks.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a firework showCorrect: a fireworks show