as in campfire
a large outdoor fire
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Recent Examples of bonfire
Officials believe the fire was started by a bonfire that was not extinguished properly, according to USA TODAY's reporting.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The Jane's Addiction musician and the actress hosted a multi-day celebration featuring a forest ceremony, dungeon dancing and a bonfire on the beach
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Dave Navarro has hit a new high note in life!
—Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Lakeside living may bring to mind images of cabins and bonfires.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Between the beach bonfire and this choice of dinner theme, these guests have some of the best taste of the season.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The Jane's Addiction musician and the actress hosted a multi-day celebration featuring a forest ceremony, dungeon dancing and a bonfire on the beach
74 Comments
Dave Navarro has hit a new high note in life!
—Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Lakeside living may bring to mind images of cabins and bonfires.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Between the beach bonfire and this choice of dinner theme, these guests have some of the best taste of the season.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfire
Noun
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Some of my fondest memories are of making a pour-over around the campfire or canoodling with lovers while waiting for the kettle to heat.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Across the South, there are still camps that lean into the magic of handwritten letters, canoe races, campfire songs, and days so full that phones don’t even cross your mind.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Thousands of people have evacuated their homes across parts of the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, where officials have declared a state of emergency and crews are working to contain dozens of out-of-control wildfires.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Meanwhile, westerly winds will help push smoke from the Canadian wildfires east of the Kansas City area as well.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfire. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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