as in campfire
a large outdoor fire
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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.
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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
For an extra layer on the plane or at the family bonfire, this travel blanket is a perfect gift for moms everywhere.
—Madeleine Bokan Thares, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
According to Wicker, early fall is the best time to visit; the weather is mild—expect temperatures between the mid-60s and low 80s—the beaches are less crowded, and there are still plenty of opportunities to fish, kiteboard, and gather around a beach bonfire.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
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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
For an extra layer on the plane or at the family bonfire, this travel blanket is a perfect gift for moms everywhere.
—Madeleine Bokan Thares, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
According to Wicker, early fall is the best time to visit; the weather is mild—expect temperatures between the mid-60s and low 80s—the beaches are less crowded, and there are still plenty of opportunities to fish, kiteboard, and gather around a beach bonfire.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfire
Noun
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So rejoice, and fire up an éclade at your next cookout, campfire, or clambake.—
Peter Barrett,
Outside,
30 Aug. 2025
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Whoever was the first person to pierce a marshmallow with a stick and pop it over the campfire.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As of Saturday afternoon, 76% of the wildfire was brought under containment.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Evacuation orders have been announced for parts of Napa County, California as a wildfire continues to blaze through the area.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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