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    firestorm
    /ˈfʌɪəˌstɔːm/

    noun

    • 1. a very intense and destructive fire (typically one caused by bombing) in which strong currents of air are drawn into the blaze from the surrounding area making it burn more fiercely: "within the firestorm every building was burned to a shell"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFIRESTORM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A firestorm is a very large fire that is impossible to control, sometimes caused by heavy bombing from aircraft, or a sudden, and sometimes violent reaction. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of firestorm with examples from various sources.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › firestormFirestorm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of firestorm as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A firestorm can be a very intense and destructive fire, a sudden or violent outburst, or a raging controversy.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › firestormFIRESTORM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Firestorm definition: an atmospheric phenomenon, caused by a large fire, in which the rising column of air above the fire draws in strong winds often accompanied by rain.. See examples of FIRESTORM used in a sentence.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › firestormfirestorm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    A firestorm is a very large fire, usually started by bombs, that is not under control and is made worse by the winds that it causes. It can also mean a firestorm of criticism, which is a lot of harsh or negative comments.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFIRESTORM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A firestorm is a fire that is burning uncontrollably, usually in a place that has been bombed.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFIRESTORM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    firestorm meaning: 1. a very large fire that is impossible to control, sometimes caused by heavy bombing from aircraft…. Learn more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › firestormFirestorm - definition of firestorm by The Free Dictionary

    A firestorm is a large and intense fire that is sustained by strong winds, often caused by a bombing or a natural phenomenon. It can also mean a violent or emotional response to something. See different sources and synonyms for firestorm.