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Definition fire in American English

fire noun

noun
/faɪr/
1

flames and heat from something that is burning in an uncontrolled way

Example

The school was badly damaged by fire.

Example

Three children died in a fire at their home last night.

Example

The theater was completely destroyed by fire.

Example

It is thought that lightning may have started the fire.

Example

Twenty firefighters tackled the fire.

Example

a fire broke out in a Paris nightclub.

Example

The hot dry weather has increased the risk of forest fires.

Synonyms and related words
fire blaze wildfire
2

a small pile of burning wood, coal, etc. that you make in order to produce heat

Example

a coal fire

Example

We went off to collect wood to build a fire.

Example

Once the fire was lit, the room seemed more cozy.

Example

We sat in front of a blazing log fire.

Synonyms and related words
fire blaze wildfire
3

shots from a gun

Example

We heard a sudden loud burst of machine-gun fire.

Example

The police arrived on the scene, and there was an exchange of fire.

Synonyms and related words
come under fire cover crossfire
Example

His words were full of fire and passion.

Synonyms and related words
mood emotion feelings
5

a piece of equipment that uses electricity or gas to heat a room

Synonyms and related words
a/c air air-conditioned
6

to make someone accountable

Example

They should hold his feet to the fire on statements he makes on complicated issues like defense and fiscal policy.

Definition fire in American English

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