fire-breathing
adjective
fire-breath·ing
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌbrē-t͟hiŋ 
1
: breathing or appearing to breathe fire : able to produce a stream of fire from the mouth
fire-breathing dragons
2
: intimidatingly or violently aggressive in speech and manner
a fire-breathing orator
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Just a year after the company's first foray into motocross bikes, Ducati has unveiled the Desmo250 MX, a fire-breathing featherweight built to dominate tracks with possibly the highest revving engine in its class.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
In 1997, Steve-O burned his face while attempting a fire-breathing backflip for the cult skateboarding publication Big Brother, putting him on the map in the world of stunts.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Jace attempts to help, but when he and his own fire-breathing steed are finally settled down at sea, a litany of massive bolts pierce Jace, killing him instantly.
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Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
The show also included two fire-breathing, transforming robots, appropriately named Arcticgon and Megasaurus.
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Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2026
The faire in Larkspur is a popular attraction featuring food, swordsmanship, fire-breathing, dancing, over 200 artisans and more.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
May isn’t a fire-breathing, big-personality coach.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
And there was someone holding the fire for the fire-breathing.
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Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
26 Jan. 2026
Frehley's onstage antics were as notable as Simmons' fire-breathing and Stanley zip-lining over crowds.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
In 1997, Steve-O burned his face while attempting a fire-breathing backflip for the cult skateboarding publication Big Brother, putting him on the map in the world of stunts.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Jace attempts to help, but when he and his own fire-breathing steed are finally settled down at sea, a litany of massive bolts pierce Jace, killing him instantly.
—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
The show also included two fire-breathing, transforming robots, appropriately named Arcticgon and Megasaurus.
—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2026
The faire in Larkspur is a popular attraction featuring food, swordsmanship, fire-breathing, dancing, over 200 artisans and more.
—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
May isn’t a fire-breathing, big-personality coach.
—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
And there was someone holding the fire for the fire-breathing.
—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
26 Jan. 2026
Frehley's onstage antics were as notable as Simmons' fire-breathing and Stanley zip-lining over crowds.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Fire-breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire-breathing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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