Bonfire
noun
A large open-air fire that is made for burning things, usually as part of a celebration.
Many people gather around the bonfire during the New Year celebration.
Often appears as...
- bonfire night
- bonfire party
noun
A large, controlled outdoor fire, used for disposal of waste.
The villagers often burn garden waste in a bonfire.
Often appears as...
- start a bonfire
- bonfire smoke
noun
A large open-air fire that is made for burning things, usually as part of a celebration.
Many people gather around the bonfire during the New Year celebration.
Often appears as...
- bonfire night
- bonfire party
noun
A large, controlled outdoor fire, used for disposal of waste.
The villagers often burn garden waste in a bonfire.
Often appears as...
- start a bonfire
- bonfire smoke
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Celebratory Event
Bonfires are often lit during festivities and are a focal point for social gatherings and celebrations.
The beach party peaked when they lit the bonfire, and everyone sang together.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
A bonfire is typically much larger than a campfire and can be seen from a considerable distance.
The bonfire was so huge it lit up the entire field.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety First
Due to its size, a bonfire requires safety measures to prevent accidents and uncontrolled fires.
A fire brigade was on standby during the large bonfire event.
Pro Tip 1/3Celebratory Event
Bonfires are often lit during festivities and are a focal point for social gatherings and celebrations.
The beach party peaked when they lit the bonfire, and everyone sang together.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
A bonfire is typically much larger than a campfire and can be seen from a considerable distance.
The bonfire was so huge it lit up the entire field.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety First
Due to its size, a bonfire requires safety measures to prevent accidents and uncontrolled fires.
A fire brigade was on standby during the large bonfire event.
Pro Tip 1/3Celebratory Event
Bonfires are often lit during festivities and are a focal point for social gatherings and celebrations.
The beach party peaked when they lit the bonfire, and everyone sang together.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
A bonfire is typically much larger than a campfire and can be seen from a considerable distance.
The bonfire was so huge it lit up the entire field.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety First
Due to its size, a bonfire requires safety measures to prevent accidents and uncontrolled fires.
A fire brigade was on standby during the large bonfire event.
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The Aztec myth of the...
had gone to the underworld and returned with the bones of earlier people, nourishing them with his own blood to create new life. But for them to have a world to live in, another god had to leap into the great bonfire and become the fifth sun. The Lord of Sustenance and the Lord of Fire had chosen Nanahuatl for this task,
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Adam Savage: My...
but in a fit of space-saving zeal, they actually cut off the head and they cut off the feet and they burned the rest in a bonfire. If you go look at their website today, they'll actually list these specimens, saying, the rest was lost in a fire. Not quite the whole truth. Anyway.
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There's no such thing as...
It was street theater, open-air debates, fasting and feasting and toasting, parades and bonfires. During the 19th century, immigrants and urban political machines helped fuel this culture of voting. That culture grew with each successive wave of new voters.
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Safari Live - Day 162 PIPE...
preparing the bonfire for tonight now mm-hmm they recently just cleared that area Malaika we are lucky and I'm sure you're a pretty envious there is literally just wildlife everywhere like I said hookah Maureen was he was probably only a
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What makes life worth...
it turns out there is joy. I leave flowers on Paul's grave and watch our two-year-old run around on the grass. I build bonfires on the beach and watch the sunset with our friends. Exercise and mindfulness meditation have helped a lot.
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What streaming means for...
I don't want you to think of a million livestreams of video games. Instead, what I want you to picture is millions of campfires. Some of them are bonfires -- huge, roaring bonfires with hundreds of thousands of people around them.
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Sick Hedgehog goes for...
they will collect leaves grass and straw to stash away under log piles and hedgerows this is why in autumn you should always check the garden bonfire before lighting as you may just have a
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Dog Sled Patrol PIPE...
somebody else get a big bonfire ready to go down let's go for shanigan there's no better way to patrol it's exhilarating it's peaceful there's just a sense of reconnecting
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Halloween History PIPE...
and life was supposed to be at its thinnest on saw 1 the villagers gathered and lit huge bonfires to drive the dead back to the spirit world and keep them away from
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The Skin Gun PIPE National...
bonfire and an individual decided to throw a cup of gasoline on the fire the worst part was my face it was the whole right side of my face here my ear
Video examples
The Aztec myth of the...
had gone to the underworld and returned with the bones of earlier people, nourishing them with his own blood to create new life. But for them to have a world to live in, another god had to leap into the great bonfire and become the fifth sun. The Lord of Sustenance and the Lord of Fire had chosen Nanahuatl for this task,
Video examples
Adam Savage: My...
but in a fit of space-saving zeal, they actually cut off the head and they cut off the feet and they burned the rest in a bonfire. If you go look at their website today, they'll actually list these specimens, saying, the rest was lost in a fire. Not quite the whole truth. Anyway.
Video examples
There's no such thing as...
It was street theater, open-air debates, fasting and feasting and toasting, parades and bonfires. During the 19th century, immigrants and urban political machines helped fuel this culture of voting. That culture grew with each successive wave of new voters.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 162 PIPE...
preparing the bonfire for tonight now mm-hmm they recently just cleared that area Malaika we are lucky and I'm sure you're a pretty envious there is literally just wildlife everywhere like I said hookah Maureen was he was probably only a
Video examples
What makes life worth...
it turns out there is joy. I leave flowers on Paul's grave and watch our two-year-old run around on the grass. I build bonfires on the beach and watch the sunset with our friends. Exercise and mindfulness meditation have helped a lot.
Video examples
What streaming means for...
I don't want you to think of a million livestreams of video games. Instead, what I want you to picture is millions of campfires. Some of them are bonfires -- huge, roaring bonfires with hundreds of thousands of people around them.
Video examples
Sick Hedgehog goes for...
they will collect leaves grass and straw to stash away under log piles and hedgerows this is why in autumn you should always check the garden bonfire before lighting as you may just have a
Video examples
Dog Sled Patrol PIPE...
somebody else get a big bonfire ready to go down let's go for shanigan there's no better way to patrol it's exhilarating it's peaceful there's just a sense of reconnecting
Video examples
Halloween History PIPE...
and life was supposed to be at its thinnest on saw 1 the villagers gathered and lit huge bonfires to drive the dead back to the spirit world and keep them away from
Video examples
The Skin Gun PIPE National...
bonfire and an individual decided to throw a cup of gasoline on the fire the worst part was my face it was the whole right side of my face here my ear
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Katherine Kelly
English Actress
I remember trying to explain the class system to a Canadian friend when we started at RADA. The funniest thing was when I told her what bonfire night is all about. It's quite dark when you start breaking it down.
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Wilfrid Laurier
Canadian Statesman
I am quite prepared, if we can do it without any disrespect to the Crown of England, to bring our titles to the marketplace and make a bonfire of them.
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Scott McCloud
American Cartoonist
There's a very big part of me that just wants to take all of comics history and toss it on the bonfire. I'd sort of like to get on to the future.
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Benjamin Bratt
American Actor
Building a little bonfire at night on the beach and lying on a blanket with my wife under the stars is not only sexy, it's romantic.
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Shunryu Suzuki
Japanese Leader
When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.
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Morgan Wallen
American Musician
I would play around bonfires with my friends, and people were telling me that I was good.
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Colton Underwood
American Athlete
I know how to make a little bonfire, fight off some coyotes, or whatever we got to do.
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Tommy Dorfman
American Actor
I loved having bonfires in the winter with my friends in the backyard.
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Jessica Pare
Canadian Actress
I like to sing around the bonfire, in my car and in the shower.
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Colbie Caillat
American Musician
I like to go to the beach, have a bonfire, and play music.
Quote examples
Katherine Kelly
English Actress
I remember trying to explain the class system to a Canadian friend when we started at RADA. The funniest thing was when I told her what bonfire night is all about. It's quite dark when you start breaking it down.
Quote examples
Wilfrid Laurier
Canadian Statesman
I am quite prepared, if we can do it without any disrespect to the Crown of England, to bring our titles to the marketplace and make a bonfire of them.
Quote examples
Scott McCloud
American Cartoonist
There's a very big part of me that just wants to take all of comics history and toss it on the bonfire. I'd sort of like to get on to the future.
Quote examples
Benjamin Bratt
American Actor
Building a little bonfire at night on the beach and lying on a blanket with my wife under the stars is not only sexy, it's romantic.
Quote examples
Shunryu Suzuki
Japanese Leader
When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.
Quote examples
Morgan Wallen
American Musician
I would play around bonfires with my friends, and people were telling me that I was good.
Quote examples
Colton Underwood
American Athlete
I know how to make a little bonfire, fight off some coyotes, or whatever we got to do.
Quote examples
Tommy Dorfman
American Actor
I loved having bonfires in the winter with my friends in the backyard.
Quote examples
Jessica Pare
Canadian Actress
I like to sing around the bonfire, in my car and in the shower.
Quote examples
Colbie Caillat
American Musician
I like to go to the beach, have a bonfire, and play music.
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