wildfire
/ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər/
noun
- A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over a natural area like a forest or grassland.
- Climate change has made wildfires more frequent and intense in many regions.
- The wildfire burned thousands of acres of forest last summer.
- Firefighters worked day and night to contain the wildfire before it reached the town.
- Something that spreads very quickly and widely, like news, rumors, or trends.
- The new dance challenge caught on like wildfire among teenagers.
- Rumors about the company's bankruptcy spread like wildfire through the office.
- News of the celebrity's engagement spread like wildfire on social media.
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