as in campfire
a large outdoor fire
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Recent Examples of bonfire
Add in offbeat museums, thriving art and culinary scenes in Providence, and seasonal highlights like the WaterFire bonfires, and Rhode Island proves that small states can deliver big experiences.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The decades-long rivalry brings on various pre-game festivities and bonfires.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Open burning, defined as burning materials outdoors where smoke goes directly into the air without passing through a chimney or stack (such as in a bonfire or fire pit), is allowed in Tennessee.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
The festival's lineup features performances by 10 bands, including '80s cover groups, country, folk rock/Celtic, rock and pop sounds; a poker run; campground parade; bonfire; costume contest; a pig roast and vendors, the website says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The decades-long rivalry brings on various pre-game festivities and bonfires.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Open burning, defined as burning materials outdoors where smoke goes directly into the air without passing through a chimney or stack (such as in a bonfire or fire pit), is allowed in Tennessee.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
The festival's lineup features performances by 10 bands, including '80s cover groups, country, folk rock/Celtic, rock and pop sounds; a poker run; campground parade; bonfire; costume contest; a pig roast and vendors, the website says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfire
Noun
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At night, roast s’mores around a campfire, soak in the hot tub or stargaze.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Each skillet is pre-seasoned with 100 percent vegetable oil and is suitable for use in the oven and on stovetops, grills—even over a campfire.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These winds, most common from September to May, pose a significant wildfire risk by drying out vegetation, the National Weather Service said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Since its discovery 11 days ago, the wildfire has burned 13,869 acres.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The inflationary forest fire that many expected to see has yet to ignite.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The only safe way to get real fires was laying gas lines and creating gas burns, without releasing any particles in the air that would potentially cause a forest fire.—
Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfire. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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