fire
Plural
fires
1
the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke
- Can you please add some logs to the fire to keep it burning?
- The fire alarm went off, and we evacuated the building.
- The firefighter bravely extinguished the house fire.
- We enjoyed sitting by the fire, telling stories and staying warm.
- We used a lighter to start the fire in the fireplace.
3
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
Synonyms:
4
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
6
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
8
a severe trial
9
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking