as in campfire
a large outdoor fire
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Recent Examples of bonfire
Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls Summer brings swimmers, bikers, and other outdoors enthusiasts to this popular four-season resort; in winter, ski lifts transform into scenic rides, and families enjoy Saturday night bonfires with s'mores.
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Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
During a clip shown to fashion executive Kaylee at one bonfire, her gregarious fitness coach boyfriend Summit is dared in a game to kiss somebody in his villa.
—Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
Event rules include a 15 mph speed limit and bans on littering, glass containers, bonfires and driving on sand dunes.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Here, a simple rectangular design creates a barrier for bonfires without taking up any unnecessary space.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
During a clip shown to fashion executive Kaylee at one bonfire, her gregarious fitness coach boyfriend Summit is dared in a game to kiss somebody in his villa.
—Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
Event rules include a 15 mph speed limit and bans on littering, glass containers, bonfires and driving on sand dunes.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Here, a simple rectangular design creates a barrier for bonfires without taking up any unnecessary space.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfire
Noun
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A little play tent with a play campfire had been thoughtfully set up for my kids in the living room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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This ultralight option packs down surprisingly small while still offering a comfortable place to relax around the campfire.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The wildfire spread to the roof of an eight-unit apartment building at the complex and caused significant damage.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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In place of the ancient forest was a shorn land besieged by uncontrollable wildfires, prone to land-slides and erosion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Schlotterbeck said forest fire ignition sources often are the hot catalytic converter on a car or SUV running off a road, or a cigarette tossed out of a car window.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Modern chips are becoming so powerful that air cooling is like trying to put out a forest fire with a desk fan.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfire. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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