flames
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈfɫeɪmz// UK //flˈeɪmz// flames
n. the hot, bright parts of a fire that move and change shape. You see them when something is burning.
n. the hot, luminous, and gaseous part of a fire. Often used in the plural to describe the visible manifestation of combustion.
The orange flames rose high into the night sky.
Firefighters worked through the night to stop the flames from spreading to the nearby forest.
The flickering flames cast long, dancing shadows across the cabin walls, providing the only source of light as the storm raged outside.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural ('flames') when describing a large or active fire.