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- fireside/ˈfaɪə.saɪd/The area immediately around a fireplace in a home.adjectivenounC1
- fireside chat/ˈfaɪə.saɪd ˌtʃæt/An informal, intimate conversation, typically characterized by a friendly, comfortable, and private atmosphere.nounC1
- firestone/ˈfaɪə.stəʊn/A type of stone, such as flint or iron pyrites, that can be struck to produce sparks for starting a fire.nounLow
- firestop/ˈfaɪə.stɒp/A material, device, or system designed to prevent the spread of fire through openings in walls, floors, or ceilings, or to seal such openings.nounC2
- firestorm/ˈfaɪə.stɔːm/A very intense and widespread fire, often caused by bombs, that is driven by its own violent winds.nounC1
- firethorn/ˈfaɪə.θɔːn/A shrub or small tree (genus Pyracantha) with sharp thorns, dense foliage, and clusters of bright red or orange berries.nounLow
- firetrap/ˈfaɪə.træp/A building or structure that poses a high risk of catching fire and in which escape from fire is very difficult.nounC1
- firewall/ˈfaɪə.wɔːl/Originally: a physical wall designed to prevent the spread of fire. Modern primary meaning: a network security system (hardware or software) that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.nounB2
- firewarden/ˈfaɪəˌwɔːd(ə)n/An official appointed to prevent and manage forest or bush fires.nounLow
- firewater/ˈfaɪəˌwɔːtə/Strong alcoholic spirit, especially whiskey or similar distilled liquor.nounC2
- fireweed/ˈfaɪəwiːd/A tall, fast-growing perennial plant (Epilobium angustifolium or Chamerion angustifolium) with spikes of pinkish-purple flowers, typically colonizing burnt or disturbed ground.nounC1
- firewire/ˈfaɪəˌwaɪə/A proprietary brand name and technical standard for a high-speed serial bus interface used for data transfer between computers and electronic devices.nounC1
- firewood/ˈfaɪə.wʊd/Wood that has been cut or gathered to be used as fuel for a fire.nounB1
- firework/ˈfaɪə.wɜːk/A device containing gunpowder and chemicals that produces a spectacular display of light, noise, and smoke when ignited, typically used in celebrations.nounC1
- fireworks/ˈfaɪə.wɜːks/Explosive devices or displays designed to produce visual and auditory effects for entertainment.plural-nounB1
- fireworm/ˈfaɪə.wɜːm/A marine polychaete worm (annelid) of the genus *Odontosyllis*, known for its bright bioluminescent displays, often during mating rituals.nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
- firie/ˈfaɪ.ə.ri/A colloquial, non-standard term for a firefighter, often used affectionately or informally.nounVery Low
- firing/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/The act of discharging a weapon or, in employment, terminating someone's job.nounB2
- firing glass/ˈfaɪərɪŋ ɡlɑːs/A large drinking glass, typically bell-shaped and made of glass, used for celebratory toasts, especially in the 18th century.nounLow
- firing line/ˈfaɪə.rɪŋ ˌlaɪn/The literal line or position from which soldiers fire their weapons at an enemy.nounC1
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