Main Entry: fire·storm

Pronunciation: \-ˌstȯrm\

Function: noun

Date: 1945

1 : a large usually stationary fire characterized by very high temperatures in which the central column of rising heated air induces strong inward winds which supply oxygen to the fire
2 a : a sudden or violent outburst <a firestorm of public protest> b : a raging controversy <a political firestorm>