Word
firecracker
Phoneticsfire·crack·er
US/ˈfaɪɝˌkɹækɝ/
UK/fˈaɪəkɹækɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small, loud firework that explodes with a bang. It is often used to celebrate special events like New Year's Eve.
n. a small, noisy firework consisting of a paper tube filled with gunpowder and a fuse. Often used in the plural to describe a collection of such devices.
Examples
“The children were excited to light the firecrackers at midnight.”
“During the festival, the street was filled with the sound of firecrackers and the smell of gunpowder.”
“While the display of large fireworks was impressive, the rhythmic popping of firecrackers provided a constant, energetic backdrop to the celebration.”
Examples
simple
“The children were excited to light the firecrackers at midnight.”
contextual
“During the festival, the street was filled with the sound of firecrackers and the smell of gunpowder.”
complex
“While the display of large fireworks was impressive, the rhythmic popping of firecrackers provided a constant, energetic backdrop to the celebration.”
Real-World Examples
“After his victory was announced, hundreds of his supporters gathered in the capital, Lusaka, wearing the red colours of his United Party for National Development (UPND), singing, dancing and setting off firecrackers in celebration.” “Eleven people have been killed as a firecracker factory in India exploded, leaving many injured and destroying several houses.” Etymology
From fire + cracker.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
01. wet firecracker
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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