Firecracker (noun)

1. A small explosive device that makes a loud noise and a bright flash of light when it is set off.
2. A small firework that creates a loud noise when it is set off.

Origin:

American english, from fire + cracker.

Examples:

1. Children set off firecrackers on the Fourth of July.
2. The firecracker made a loud bang and a bright flash of light.
3. The firecracker string was lit and produced a series of loud bangs.
4. The firecracker was thrown into the street and caused panic among the people.
5. He lit a firecracker and threw it into the crowd to create chaos.