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bonfire

noun

bon·​fire ˈbän-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce bonfire (audio)
: a large fire built in the open air

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Take advantage of the last few nice nights before winter arrives with a backyard bonfire. Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 But before his death in 1870, Dickens destroyed many of his letters, even hosting a bonfire in 1860. Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Sep. 2022 For the big moment, the sales executive convinced Hubbard the two were heading to a group bonfire and had to arrive early with firewood to set up. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 The Anarchists opens with a roaring beachside bonfire. Kate Knibbs, Wired, 15 Aug. 2022 As guests arrived, they were offered an ATV ride to a welcoming bonfire. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 20 Aug. 2022 Inside the building, dozens of men sat on the floor, their weapons sat stacked in the corner and the smell of smoke from a bonfire outside filled the room. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 The entire group convened by a bonfire for drinks, and the conversation about Whitney and Naomie continued. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 The Canoemobile will return to Lakeshore State Park from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a beach bonfire and s'mores in partnership with the Friends of Lakeshore State Park. Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English bonefire a fire of bones, from bon bone + fire

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bonfire was in the 15th century

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