firecracker

noun

fire·​crack·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌkra-kər How to pronounce firecracker (audio)
: a usually paper cylinder containing an explosive and a fuse and set off to make a noise

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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 See All Example Sentences for firecracker

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First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of firecracker was in 1823

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“Firecracker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firecracker. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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firecracker

noun
fire·​crack·​er -ˌkrak-ər How to pronounce firecracker (audio)
: a paper tube containing an explosive and set off to make a noise

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