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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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
And firecrackers are not the only source of pollution this time of the year.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Drummers beat time, firecrackers burst and fizz, and demons cavort and dance.
—Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Popular dishes include firecracker shrimp ($18), tuna and shrimp ceviche ($22) and squash dumplings ($24) as a vegetarian option.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Firecracker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firecracker. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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firecracker
noun
fire·crack·er
-ˌkrak-ər
: a paper tube containing an explosive and set off to make a noise
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