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

Personal fireworks, the firecrackers on sale at stores and roadside stands, can create more air quality issues. —Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025

The firecrackers always seem to injure children and adults as well. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025

These injuries can occur through all sorts of mediums, including sparklers, firebombs, firecrackers, smoke bombs and bottle rockets to name a few. —Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

In California, fireworks considered dangerous or unpredictable are banned, including sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles aerial shells and firecrackers. —Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025

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