Definition of firecracker
: a usually paper cylinder containing an explosive and a fuse and set off to make a noise
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Recent Examples of firecracker from the Web
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There was also speculation of a fireworks explosion or a firecracker.
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Thousands of taxi drivers staged a demonstration in central Madrid at noon, with some setting off firecrackers and hurling plastic bottles of water and eggs at police cordoning off access to Parliament.
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Each item includes the time, nearest address, and incident type — single or multiple gunshots, firecrackers, bottle rockets, and other sound sources.
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1823
First Known Use of firecracker
1823
FIRECRACKER Defined for English Language Learners
firecracker
playDefinition of firecracker for English Language Learners
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: a small paper cylinder that is filled with an explosive and that produces a loud noise when it explodes
FIRECRACKER Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of firecracker for Students
: a paper tube containing an explosive to be set off for amusement
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