Fireball
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Fireball ( noun )
- A ball of fire, typically one that is created by an explosion or volcanic eruption.
- A very bright meteor that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere and is visible as a bright streak of light.
- A drink made from rum, brandy, and cinnamon, that is set on fire before drinking.
Origin:
Middle english fireballe, from old english fȳr-bæl; akin to old high german fūr-bāl fire ball.
Examples:
- The explosion created a huge fireball that could be seen for miles.
- A fireball streaked across the sky, leaving a trail of sparks behind it.
- The volcano erupted with a loud roar, sending a fireball high into the air.
- He ordered a fireball at the bar and the bartender lit it before serving it.
- The meteor created a bright fireball as it entered the Earth's atmosphere.
(As a verb)
Fireball ( verb )
- A ball of fire, typically one that is created by an explosion or volcanic eruption.
- A very bright meteor that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere and is visible as a bright streak of light.
- A drink made from rum, brandy, and cinnamon, that is set on fire before drinking.
Origin:
Middle english fireballe, from old english fȳr-bæl; akin to old high german fūr-bāl fire ball.
Examples:
- The explosion created a huge fireball that could be seen for miles.
- A fireball streaked across the sky, leaving a trail of sparks behind it.
- The volcano erupted with a loud roar, sending a fireball high into the air.
- He ordered a fireball at the bar and the bartender lit it before serving it.
- The meteor created a bright fireball as it entered the Earth's atmosphere.