as in campfire
a large outdoor fire
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Recent Examples of bonfire
Complimentary bike rentals, bonfires, an on-site disc golf course, and a cinema showing kid-friendly movies will keep the whole family entertained, and seasonal offerings like boat rentals and a skating rink add to the fun throughout the year.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 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
The protest damaged a Communist Party office, with some protesters throwing rocks at the building and hurling furniture into a bonfire amid chants of freedom.
—Jorge Carrasco, NBC news, 1 May 2026
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 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
The protest damaged a Communist Party office, with some protesters throwing rocks at the building and hurling furniture into a bonfire amid chants of freedom.
—Jorge Carrasco, NBC news, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfire
Noun
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Available now at Cracker Barrels nationwide, these delicious meals bring the comfort of campfire cooking without the setup.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Create your own campfire memories with a stone ring fitted with a metal insert to contain flames, ash, and other debris.—
Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Georgia's statewide burn ban is over, but the fight against two massive wildfires in South Georgia is not.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Throughout his campaign, Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety, wildfire response and government spending, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from voters dissatisfied with current leadership.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 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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Doñana has not had a forest fire in nearly a decade.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfire. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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