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Evenings ended with sundowners by the bonfire pit.—Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025 The oversized blanket measures 50 x 70 inches, providing ample coverage for nights by a bonfire or layering at the foot of your bed.—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025 In fact, a new top for ushering in more time spent cheering on your favorite team or toasting marshmallows around a bonfire is time and money well spent.—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025 State Beach has ample parking, public facilities, beachside eateries, picnic areas, walking and biking paths and more than 200 free fire pits for beachside bonfires.—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bonfire
Word History
Etymology
Middle English bonefire a fire of bones, from bon bone + fire
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