bushfire

/ˈbʊʃˌfaɪər/
noun
  1. A large, uncontrolled fire that burns in a forest, grassland, or bush area.
    • Firefighters worked all night to contain the bushfire near the town.
    • Smoke from the bushfire could be seen from miles away.
    • The bushfire spread quickly across the dry hills, forcing families to evacuate.
  2. Something that spreads rapidly or becomes very active, like a fire.
    • News of the sale traveled like a bushfire on social media.
    • Excitement about the concert spread like a bushfire among the fans.
    • The rumor spread like a bushfire through the school.
adjective
  1. Relating to or caused by a bushfire.
    • Bushfire smoke can cause breathing problems for people with asthma.
    • The bushfire season lasts from November to February in this region.
    • They installed bushfire alarms to warn residents of danger.
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