FIREWORK


Meaning of FIREWORK in English

/ ˈfaɪəwɜːk; NAmE ˈfaɪərwɜːrk/ noun

1.

[ C ] a small device containing powder that burns or explodes and produces bright coloured lights and loud noises, used especially at celebrations :

( BrE )

to let off a few fireworks

( NAmE )

to set off a few fireworks

a firework(s) display

2.

fireworks [ pl. ] a display of fireworks :

When do the fireworks start?

3.

fireworks [ pl. ] ( informal ) strong or angry words; exciting actions :

There'll be fireworks when he finds out!

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.