Fire-eater
noun
A person who performs the trick of eating fire for entertainment.
The circus had a fire-eater who amazed the audience with his daring act.

Often appears as...
- circus fire-eater
- fire-eater performer
noun
A person who is very intense, emotional, or heated in their beliefs or actions.
The protest was led by a fire-eater who passionately advocated for environmental rights.

Often appears as...
- political fire-eater
- environmental fire-eater
Usage tips
Approving
noun
A person who performs the trick of eating fire for entertainment.
The circus had a fire-eater who amazed the audience with his daring act.

Often appears as...
- circus fire-eater
- fire-eater performer
noun
A person who is very intense, emotional, or heated in their beliefs or actions.
The protest was led by a fire-eater who passionately advocated for environmental rights.

Often appears as...
- political fire-eater
- environmental fire-eater
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2

Circus Context
Commonly used to describe circus performers who literally eat fire as an act.

The fire-eater at the end of the show became the night's biggest sensation.
Entertainment Jargon
It's a term from the entertainment industry, particularly in reference to stunt performers.

I met a professional fire-eater who works in various Las Vegas shows.
Literal Meaning
Unlike metaphorical uses, here 'fire-eater' is literal about eating fire.

Learning to be a fire-eater requires careful training and practice.
Circus Context
Commonly used to describe circus performers who literally eat fire as an act.

The fire-eater at the end of the show became the night's biggest sensation.
Entertainment Jargon
It's a term from the entertainment industry, particularly in reference to stunt performers.

I met a professional fire-eater who works in various Las Vegas shows.
Literal Meaning
Unlike metaphorical uses, here 'fire-eater' is literal about eating fire.

Learning to be a fire-eater requires careful training and practice.
Circus Context
Commonly used to describe circus performers who literally eat fire as an act.

The fire-eater at the end of the show became the night's biggest sensation.
Entertainment Jargon
It's a term from the entertainment industry, particularly in reference to stunt performers.

I met a professional fire-eater who works in various Las Vegas shows.
Literal Meaning
Unlike metaphorical uses, here 'fire-eater' is literal about eating fire.

Learning to be a fire-eater requires careful training and practice.
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