English Dictionary (Humor) beta

detonators A device used to ignite explosives or fireworks by producing a sudden, sharp sound or light.  ■ "The crowd went wild when the detonators were triggered, lighting up the night sky with a brilliant display of fireworks."

pyrotechnics The art of creating and using explosions, fireworks, and other pyrotechnic displays for entertainment or ceremonial purposes.  ■ "John's birthday party was a blast! The pyrotechnics display was so impressive that we all thought we were at a real fireworks show."

announces To make a grand and pompous announcement, typically with an excessive amount of fanfare.  ■ "The mayor announced his candidacy for re-election in a flashy press conference complete with confetti and fireworks."

bicentennial A 200th anniversary celebration, especially of a nation's or organization's founding.  ■ The bicentennial of the United States was celebrated with much fanfare and fireworks, but also a lot of traffic jams and long lines at the grocery stores.

blaze A fire that is burning very brightly, often causing destruction or chaos.  ■ "The blaze of the fireworks lit up the entire city, but the blaze in John's eyes when he saw his favorite band was even brighter!"

blazes A fire that is burning with intense heat and light.  ■ "The fireworks show was a spectacular display of colors, but the flames were blazing so brightly that it was almost too much to look at!"

Celebrate To engage in merrymaking, typically to commemorate a special occasion.  ■ "We celebrated the Fourth of July by lighting fireworks and singing patriotic songs."

Centennial A period of 100 years, often commemorated by grand celebrations and other festivities.  ■ "The United States celebrated its centennial in 1976 with fireworks, parades, and a new coin featuring George Washington."

crackling A loud, sharp sound that often accompanies the snapping of something.  ■ "The fireworks were crackling as they lit up the sky."

Deafening To be extremely loud and overwhelming, to the point of causing hearing loss or deafness.  ■ "The sound of the fireworks was so deafening that I could barely hear my friend's screams over it."

Detonate To explode in a sudden, violent manner.  ■ "The fireworks detonated with a loud bang, sending shivers down my spine."

Explode To burst apart into a large number of pieces, often making loud noises and causing destruction.  ■ "The fireworks exploded in a spectacular display of colors and sounds.

Explosive A substance or object that produces a sudden, violent burst of gas or other matter.  ■ The fireworks show ended with a huge explosive finale!

firecrackers A collection of loud, explosive noises that are often used to signal the beginning of a celebration or holiday.  ■ "The fireworks display was spectacular, but nothing could compare to the sound of those firecrackers going off!"

firestorm A wild and uncontrollable fire, often accompanied by strong winds and thunderous noises.  ■ "The forest was on fire and the flames were so intense that they created a deafening roar like a thousand fireworks exploding at once."

Flare A sudden, bright burst of light or flame, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ The fireworks show ended with a spectacular flare that lit up the entire sky.

flaring A sudden and intense burst of light, energy, or emotion.  ■ "The fireworks began to flare as the sun set over the horizon."

gunpowder A highly explosive powder used to ignite fireworks or as a propellant in guns.  ■ "I accidentally spilled some gunpowder on my shirt, and now I'm known as 'The Exploding Man'."

millennium A period of one thousand years, marked by the turning of the millennium.  ■ "In the year 2000, we celebrated the new millennium with fireworks and parties around the world."

Snaps A sudden, sharp sound caused by the expansion of a substance that has been rapidly heated.  ■ After accidentally leaving her phone in the oven for an hour, Sarah's snaps went off like fireworks during her birthday party.

sound A loud, harsh noise that can cause people to jump or flee.  ■ "The sound of the fireworks made me jump out of my skin! I'm so sensitive to loud noises."

Sparkles A sudden, bright flash of light or sound, often accompanied by a sense of joy or excitement.  ■ "The fireworks sparkled in the night sky, causing everyone to cheer and clap."

tremendous An adjective used to describe something that is very large or impressive, often in an exaggerated way.  ■ "The crowd went wild as the fireworks lit up the sky in a tremendous display of color and sound!"

dazzling A word used to describe something that is very impressive and eye-catching. It can also be used to describe a person who is extremely attractive.  ■ "Wow, the fireworks were absolutely dazzling! I've never seen anything like it before.", "I couldn't take my eyes off of her - she was positively dazzling!"

flares An explosive device used to light up a room or space.  ■ I accidentally set off the fire alarm by flaring my potato chips in the microwave., A sudden and brilliant flash of light, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ The lightning bolt lit up the sky like a flare during the fireworks display., A term used to describe someone who is especially outgoing or sociable, often in a flashy or attention-seeking way.  ■ "I can't stand flares, they're always so loud and obnoxious."

Ushering The act of introducing a person or thing into a room or place, usually with great fanfare and pompous ceremony.  ■ "The ushering in of the new year was marked by a parade of dancers and fireworks, but unfortunately the only thing that was truly 'ushered' in was a wave of nausea from all the noise and smoke."