# firecracker

/ˈfaɪɝˌkɹækɝ/ (US) · /fˈaɪəkɹækɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/firecracker
Updated: 2026-06-22

## Definition

a small, loud firework that explodes with a bang. It is often used to celebrate special events like New Year's Eve.

For teachers: 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.

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