a firework display

  • 1firework */ — UK [ˈfaɪə(r)ˌwɜː(r)k] / US [ˈfaɪrˌwɜrk] noun Word forms firework : singular firework plural fireworks 1) [countable, usually plural] an object that explodes when you light it and produces coloured lights and loud noises a firework display/party… …

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  • 2display — [[t]dɪsple͟ɪ[/t]] ♦♦ displays, displaying, displayed 1) VERB If you display something that you want people to see, you put it in a particular place, so that people can see it easily. [V n] Among the protesters and war veterans proudly displaying… …

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  • 3display */*/*/ — I UK [dɪˈspleɪ] / US verb [transitive] Word forms display : present tense I/you/we/they display he/she/it displays present participle displaying past tense displayed past participle displayed 1) to put something in a particular place so that… …

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  • 4display*/*/ — [dɪˈspleɪ] verb [T] I 1) to put something in a particular place so that people can see it easily She displayed some of her paintings at the local arts festival.[/ex] 2) to show a feeling, quality, or attitude by the way that you behave From an… …

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  • 5firework — [[t]fa͟ɪ͟ə(r)wɜː(r)k[/t]] fireworks 1) N COUNT: usu pl Fireworks are small objects that are lit to entertain people on special occasions. They contain chemicals and burn brightly or attractively, often with a loud noise, when you light them.… …

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  • 6firework — fire work (f[imac]r w[^u]rk ), n. 1. A device for producing a striking display of light, or a figure or figures in plain or colored fire, by the combustion of materials that burn in some peculiar manner, as gunpowder, sulphur, metallic filings,… …

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  • 7firework — ► NOUN 1) a device containing combustible chemicals that is ignited to produce spectacular effects and explosions. 2) (fireworks) an outburst of anger or a display of brilliance …

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  • 8firework — /fuyeur werrk /, n. 1. Often, fireworks. a combustible or explosive device for producing a striking display of light or a loud noise, used for signaling or as part of a celebration. 2. fireworks, a. a pyrotechnic display. b. a display of violent… …

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  • 9firework — noun VERB + FIREWORK ▪ light ▪ Be very careful when lighting fireworks. ▪ let off, set off, shoot (AmE), shoot off (AmE) ▪ They …

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  • 10display — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 arrangement of things ADJECTIVE ▪ attractive, beautiful, colourful/colorful, dazzling, excellent, fine, good, interesting, stunning …

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