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

The demonstration turned violent when a group of protesters threw firecrackers, bottles and chairs at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannon, Italian media reported. — Reuters, NBC news, 21 July 2026

The crisis, which is driven by firecracker use, emissions, and seasonal crop residue burning has prompted emergency measures like cloud seeding. — Anjalee Khemlani, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Sparklers, smoke bombs, firecrackers and Roman candles were the firework varieties that caused the most injuries. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Olivia Dunne parties her tail off while Paul Skenes get lit up like a firecracker. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 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