fire red

[ fahyuhr red ]

noun

1. a strong reddish-orange color.
2. Also called fire red toner. a brilliant reddish-orange dye.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire red¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

Jamie Foxx, as President James Sawyer, dons a pair of Air Jordan 4s in the fan-favorite Fire Red colorway, using them to sneak past armed terrorists during an attempted kidnapping and violent White House takeover.

From New York Times

Authorities also raised a fire "red alert" late on Tuesday, warning that the situation was "extremely dangerous" in the forest areas of central and southern Chongqing and eastern Sichuan, the official China News Service reported.

From Reuters

As a synthesizer blared and lights pulsed, the singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad twirled her arms skyward, unveiling a huge cape decorated with gold and fire red feathers, while she sang the slow-burn disco of “The Visitors.”

From New York Times

Designed photo-op spaces include the personal hall of frames, vintage pay phones, fire red locker room, donut wall, Vogue Magazine booth and Venetian rose bath.

From Washington Times

The clear outsole is meant to add an icy touch to the special edition 'Fire Red' colorway.

From Golf Digest