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Wiktionary
fireworksnoun
Plural and collective of firework.
fireworksnoun
An event or a display where fireworks are set off.
fireworksnoun
An boisterous or violent situation or event.
I left the room after John came home drunk but before the fireworks went off.
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Fireworks
Fireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and culture, and religious purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display. A fireworks event is a display of the effects produced by firework devices. Fireworks competitions are also regularly held at a number of places. Fireworks take many forms to produce the four primary effects: noise, light, smoke and floating materials. They may be designed to burn with flames and sparks of many colors, typically red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and silver. Displays are common throughout the world and are the focal point of many cultural and religious celebrations. The earliest documentation of fireworks dates back to 7th century China, where they were invented. The fireworks were used to accompany many festivities. It is a part of the culture of China and had its origin there; eventually it spread to other cultures and societies. Important events and festivities such as the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival were and still are times when fireworks are guaranteed sights. China is the largest manufacturer and exporter of fireworks in the world.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
fireworks
Are various combustible preparations used in war. See Pyrotechny.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fireworks in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fireworks in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of fireworks in a Sentence
That's the safest way to enjoy fireworks, and you'll probably see nothing more spectacular anywhere else.
Marine Corps veteran Brian Vargas:
There's just some sounds you'll never forget, like the sound of 5.56 and 7.62 rounds impacting all around you, the sound waves of fireworks are so triggering to many veterans.
The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match. Each one of you is a fuse.
I think the problem is we have become overly sensitive to Islamic sensibilities, ramadan is a time when most Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Well, if we wanted to be courteous, we could've just held the celebration at night. You know what else is great after sunset, fireworks?
Those are violent New Year fireworks. That's quite a way to start the day off, right now, the focal point is China, the global economic condition, and the fact that we're coming off a disappointing year on many levels, a frustrating year on many levels, only to walk in and have the( S&P) futures down 35 points.
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