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Whether big or small, your backyard is cozy and functional enough to make dinner in, have a bonfire, and even sleep under the stars.—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025 Things went down hill in the relationship in May 2024 when Thurmond took issue with some of the bonfires Rueda was having in her backyard.—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025 With over 85 acres of space to play games and activities, bonfires and s’mores, and morning yoga for the group, each family member is sure to find an activity that speaks to them.—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025 Conversely, in the show, the Sinclair matriarch dies during summer 16 on the island while sitting around a bonfire with her three daughters.—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bonfire
Word History
Etymology
Middle English bonefire a fire of bones, from bon bone + fire
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