as in campfire
a large outdoor fire
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Recent Examples of bonfire
The holiday celebrates the beginning of summer and is celebrated with hilltop bonfires and dancing.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This product is flammable, so make sure not to spray it near a grill or bonfire, Vanchinathan said.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 20 June 2025
Earlier peoples might have built a circle of stones or leapt over a bonfire.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 19 June 2025
Best Time to Visit 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, 16 June 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This product is flammable, so make sure not to spray it near a grill or bonfire, Vanchinathan said.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 20 June 2025
Earlier peoples might have built a circle of stones or leapt over a bonfire.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 19 June 2025
Best Time to Visit 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, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfire
Noun
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Lighting a campfire and watching as the flames grow and flicker can feel therapeutic — for good reason.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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The thrilling rodeo showcased the talents of both the horses and their riders The thrilling rodeo showcased the talents of both the horses and their riders Westgate River Ranch The experience culminates around a communal campfire.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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Canadian wildfire smoke has already moved into northwest Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this weekend.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfire. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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