firecracker

[ fahyuhr-krak-er ]

noun

1. a paper or cardboard cylinder filled with an explosive and having a fuse, for discharging to make a noise, as during a celebration.

firecracker

/ ˈfaɪəˌkrækə /

noun

1. a small cardboard container filled with explosive powder and lit by a fuse

adjective

1. impressively energetic

   a firecracker start to the race

Word History and Origins

Origin of firecracker¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; fire + cracker

Example Sentences

Weather conditions, the burning of crops and the use of firecrackers during the Hindu festival of Diwali could add to the problem.

From BBC

There is a complete ban on sale and use of firecrackers in the capital, Delhi, during the festival while states like Haryana, Punjab and Karnataka have limited firecracker use to specific hours on Diwali evening.

From BBC

Experts have warned that the situation will worsen in the coming days due to weather conditions, use of firecrackers during the festival of Diwali on Thursday and burning of crop remains in neighbouring states.

From BBC

It sure sounded like it Friday night, the ball blasting off Freeman’s bat in the 10th inning against New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes as if it were a pack of firecrackers.

From Los Angeles Times

A performance by rapper Rod Wave at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center was postponed Friday evening after mass panic following noises that sounded like gunshots but police believed to be firecrackers.

From Los Angeles Times