firecracker

noun

fire·​crack·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌkra-kər 

: a usually paper cylinder containing an explosive and a fuse and set off to make a noise

Examples of firecracker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The film would center on the Dark Knight and his son, Damien Wayne, as Robin, who is quite the firecracker and unaware of his relationship with the superhero. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Late summer's lush green rice paddies, chirping tree frogs, and firecracker-like lilies were buried deep under a mass of white powder. — Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

The homeowners’ relatives said in a GoFundMe that the object was a firecracker, which landed in the nursery and started a fire. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

The demonstration turned violent when a group of protesters threw firecrackers, bottles and chairs at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannon, Italian media reported. — Reuters, NBC news, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firecracker

• acker
• backer
• blacker
• cracker
• hacker
• lacquer
• packer
• slacker
• stacker
• thacker
• tracker
• attacker

Kids Definition

firecracker

noun

fire·​crack·​er -ˌkrak-ər 

: a paper tube containing an explosive and set off to make a noise