brushfire
/ˈbrʌʃˌfaɪər/
noun
- A fire burning in low-growing vegetation such as bushes, shrubs, or dry grass.
- Dry weather increases the risk of brushfires in rural areas.
- A small brushfire near the highway was quickly contained by firefighters.
- The campers were careful not to start a brushfire with their campfire.
- A rapidly spreading but limited conflict or crisis, often political or social.
- The protest started as a brushfire but soon drew national attention.
- The company's PR team worked to contain the brushfire of negative reviews.
- What began as a local dispute turned into a brushfire affecting the entire region.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a brushfire; small but intense or rapidly spreading.
- The brushfire season started earlier than usual this year.
- Brushfire smoke filled the valley for days.
- They held a brushfire drill to prepare for emergencies.
- Describing a conflict or problem that is limited in scope but urgent.
- The manager dealt with a brushfire crisis in the sales department.
- The team handled several brushfire issues before lunch.
- Brushfire wars in the region have drawn international concern.