flamethrower

noun

flame·​throw·​er ˈflām-ˌthrō-ər 

1

: a device that expels from a nozzle a burning stream of liquid or semiliquid fuel under pressure

2

: a pitcher who throws hard : a fastball pitcher

Examples of flamethrower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the main square, Djemaa el Fna, travelers will find snake charmers, jugglers, flamethrowers and acrobats. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

But the week started with a great deal of adversity for the 6-foot-9 flamethrower from Raynham that could severely impact his draft stock. — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

Fonseca was able to raise his level, though, and started to find the corners rather than the back fence with his flamethrower of a forehand. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 May 2026

One person could be seen with what appeared to be a flamethrower. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for flamethrower

• whistleblower
• blower
• goer
• grower
• jowar
• knower
• lower
• mower
• rower
• slower
• sower
• thrower