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The nose presents an assertive mix of bonfire smoke, iodine, and smoldering oak, alongside vanilla, toffee, and ripe tropical fruit.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 That’s where the whole family can take a dip in the Pacific Ocean, rent paddleboards and kayaks, take surfing lessons, and enjoy seasonal beach bonfires complete with gourmet s’mores kits.—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026 Come nighttime, the pop-up outdoor cinema and s’mores around a beachfront bonfire pit will allow plenty of parent private time.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 And not just because one of the leading contestants torched himself and his political livelihood in a bonfire of hubris and stupidity.—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonfire
Word History
Etymology
Middle English bonefire a fire of bones, from bon bone + fire