firecracker

noun

fire·​crack·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌkra-kər How to pronounce firecracker (audio)
: a usually paper cylinder containing an explosive and a fuse and set off to make a noise

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The menu had many Texas culinary delights and some of Scheffler's favorites, including ravioli, firecracker shrimp, 'Papa Scheff's' meatballs, and more. Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 Video shows the robot dog pacing forward and backwards, shooting colorful firecrackers at the black drone which circles overhead and rapidly fires back. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025 Just like two years ago, Scheffler has once again opted for cheeseburger sliders – served Scottie-style – and firecracker shrimp as two of his appetizer options. Ben Church, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025 The menu then featured cheeseburger sliders and firecracker shrimp, and, to no one’s surprise, steak. Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for firecracker

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of firecracker was in 1823

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“Firecracker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firecracker. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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firecracker

noun
fire·​crack·​er -ˌkrak-ər How to pronounce firecracker (audio)
: a paper tube containing an explosive and set off to make a noise

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