as in campfire
a large outdoor fire
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Recent Examples of bonfire
Events and activities include a weekly rodeo, barbecues and cookouts, bonfires with s’mores making, tequila and whiskey tastings, live music, and line dancing.
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Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
The celebration began on March 13, with Brydon Bloom and Theroux welcoming guests to their destination wedding with a leisurely bonfire on the beach.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 May 2025
All the more reason to escape into nostalgic summer activities like going to the boardwalk, riding roller coasters at night, and hanging out at the beach by the bonfire.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 June 2025
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for food and fellowship, with a bonfire to follow, pending weather.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
The celebration began on March 13, with Brydon Bloom and Theroux welcoming guests to their destination wedding with a leisurely bonfire on the beach.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 May 2025
All the more reason to escape into nostalgic summer activities like going to the boardwalk, riding roller coasters at night, and hanging out at the beach by the bonfire.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 June 2025
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for food and fellowship, with a bonfire to follow, pending weather.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 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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Despite the devastating wildfires that tore through the historic town of Lahaina in 2023, T+L readers showed their love of Maui by voting it the number one island in Hawaii this year.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Last week, the military announced about 200 of those troops would be returned to their units to fight wildfires.—
Christopher Weber,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfire. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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