as in campfire
a large outdoor fire
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Recent Examples of bonfire
There are mud pools from Yellowstone National Park that have a squeamish gurgle, and hearing them amid a crackling bonfire feels unexpectedly harmonious, even plausible.
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
This setup is ultra-welcoming and can accommodate a large crew—bring on the s'mores and bonfires this summer.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Beach bonfires are now banned along the Outer Banks due to the worsening drought in North Carolina.
—Mark Price
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Take a dip in the 100-foot-long Caliza Pool, stroll the elevated boardwalk in the nature preserve, have a meal at the bright and airy Fonville Press, and then head to Inlet Beach Regional Access to unwind by a bonfire in the evening.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
This setup is ultra-welcoming and can accommodate a large crew—bring on the s'mores and bonfires this summer.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Beach bonfires are now banned along the Outer Banks due to the worsening drought in North Carolina.
—Mark Price
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Take a dip in the 100-foot-long Caliza Pool, stroll the elevated boardwalk in the nature preserve, have a meal at the bright and airy Fonville Press, and then head to Inlet Beach Regional Access to unwind by a bonfire in the evening.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfire
Noun
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The film opens with Jason resting near a campfire alongside his horse — a horse named Travis, after his brother.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Plot Behind ‘The Last True Cold One’ The film opens on Jason resting by a campfire next to his horse, who happens to share a name with his brother Travis.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Caruso owns several iconic Southern California destinations, such as the Grove and Palisades Village, which is scheduled to reopen this summer after last year’s wildfires.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then, have the government be accountable in maintaining wildland to prevent major wildfires, Mahan said.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Tengden said the aircraft is designed for reconnaissance, precision strikes, communications relay, emergency rescue, and forest fire prevention.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfire. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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