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

Some cities in China have banned fireworks out of concerns over safety and air pollution, but the measures are controversial as firecrackers, traditionally used to scare off evil spirits, remain central to Lunar New Year celebrations. —Reuters, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026

Asian Garden Mall’s firecracker show is just one of many celebrations, including parades and performances, planned around the county this month to welcome the new year. —Victoria Le, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026

Setting off firecrackers at midnight on the Lunar New Year is a tradition in China, but many places have banned fireworks in recent years, at least in part because of air pollution. —CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026

Fireworks and firecrackers are also very popular, as is gift giving. —Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Feb. 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