catch fire

phrase

1

: to become ignited

2

: to become fired with enthusiasm

3

: to increase greatly in scope, popularity, interest, or effectiveness

The idea failed to catch fire.

Examples of catch fire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Early investigation details indicate a motorcycle collided with a Toyota Corolla in the area, causing the vehicle to catch fire. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

The conflict appeared to expand to Egypt on Wednesday after drone strikes caused two natural gas vessels to catch fire in Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Klitschko later said several non-residential sites caught fire following the strikes and that a missile struck the home of a large family, warning that the death toll could rise as rescue crews searched through the rubble. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

The former Grand View United Presbyterian Church caught fire in the late afternoon or early evening on July 7. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Rhymes for catch fire

• briar
• brier
• buyer
• choir
• crier
• cryer
• drier
• dryer
• eyer
• flier
• flyer
• friar