Definition of fire noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The building was in flames (= was burning). The plane burst into flame (s) (= suddenly began burning strongly). Everything went up in flames (= was destroyed by fire). Heat the olive oil over a moderate …

burn verb /bərn/ Verb Forms fire [intransitive] to produce flames and heat A welcoming fire was burning in the fireplace. Fires were burning all over the city.

Definition of incendiary adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

sputter verb /ˈspʌt̮ər/ Verb Forms [intransitive] if an engine, a lamp, or a fire sputters, it makes a series of short explosive sounds Suddenly the car sputtered and stopped. sputtering fireworks

Fighting had broken out between rival groups of fans. Fire broke out during the night. related noun outbreak Want to learn more? Find out which words work together and produce more natural …