firecracker

noun

fire·crack·er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌkra-kər

: a usually paper cylinder containing an explosive and a fuse and set off to make a noise

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Like Hamid, Naim’s family also made and sold firecrackers for generations. —

Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024 Delhi Plagued By Diwali Firework Smog While the scene in Ayodhya was festive, residents in Delhi and northern India are experiencing elevated air pollution levels, a persistent issue that typically worsens during Diwali due to widespread firecracker usage. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is set to begin Thursday – a five day celebration during which people gather with their families, feast and set off firecrackers, in some cases in defiance of local bans, further exacerbating air pollution. —

Noemi Cassanelli, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024 Becerra tackles it all with firecracker determination. —

Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for firecracker