fireball
noun
fire·ball
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌbȯl 
1
: a ball of fire
also
: something resembling such a ball
the primordial fireball associated with the beginning of the universe —
Scientific American
Scientific American 2
: a brilliant meteor that may trail bright sparks
3
: the highly luminous cloud of vapor and dust created by a nuclear explosion
4
: a highly energetic person
Examples of fireball in a Sentence
The house erupted into a fireball.
what this club needs is a fireball who will bring some sorely needed energy and enthusiasm
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This could be something like a paladin’s shield or a wizard’s fireball.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Footage showed a plane performing an aerial maneuver before crashing into the ground, generating a fireball and drawing screams from those in attendance.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Some may even be fireballs, aka meteors that are briefly capable of outshining even Venus as the brightest objects in the night sky.
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Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Footage showed a plane performing an aerial maneuver before crashing into the ground, generating a fireball and drawing screams from those in attendance.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Some may even be fireballs, aka meteors that are briefly capable of outshining even Venus as the brightest objects in the night sky.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
Alejandro Tosti swung a fireball on the 17th hole, using a 52-degree wedge from 132 yards.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fireball
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“Fireball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireball. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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fireball
noun
fire·ball
-ˌbȯl
1
: a ball of fire
2
: a very bright meteor
3
: the glowing cloud of vapor and dust created by a nuclear explosion
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