bonfire

/ˈbɑnˌfaɪər/
/ˈbɒnfaɪə/
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Other forms: bonfires

Definitions of bonfire
  1. noun
    a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
    synonyms: balefire
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    type of:
    fire
    the event of something burning (often destructive)
Pronunciation
US
/ˈbɑnˌfaɪər/
UK
/ˈbɒnfaɪə/
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