bonfire

noun

bon·fire ˈbän-ˌfī(-ə)r

: a large fire built in the open air

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The foiling of the plot is now celebrated with fireworks, bonfires, and the burning of effigies of Guy Fawkes—all to symbolize the capture and punishment of the conspirators. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 The Library of Congress says the Celts lighting of bonfires attracted insects, and thus the winged acrobats that gobbles them up. —

Brittany Anas, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 At this time of year, this means sipping a pumpkin spice latte, watching Gilmore Girls, or attending a bonfire. —

Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024 There’s the beach life teen drama about the Kooks versus the Pogues and how nobody can share a wave or attend the same bonfire without fighting because of classism and, well, hormones. —

Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bonfire