Bonfire

Word BONFIRE
Character 7
Hyphenation bon fire
Pronunciations /ˈbɒnˌfaɪ.ə/

Definitions and meanings of "Bonfire"

What do we mean by bonfire?

A large fire built outdoors, as for signaling or in celebration of an event. noun

A fire of bones. noun

A funeral pile; a pyre. noun

A fire for the burning of heretics, proscribed books, etc. noun

Any great blazing fire made in the open air for amusement, or for the burning of brushwood, weeds, rubbish, etc. Specifically noun

A fire kindled, usually in some open and conspicuous place, such as a hill-top or public square, as an expression of public joy or exultation, or as a beacon. noun

A large fire built in the open air, as an expression of public joy and exultation, or for amusement. noun

A fire in which bones were burned. noun

A fire to burn unwanted or disreputable items or people: proscribed books, heretics etc. noun

A large, controlled outdoor fire, as a signal or to celebrate something. noun

A large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration noun

A fire in which bones are burned.

A fire to burn unwanted or disreputable items or people: proscribed books, heretics etc.

A large, controlled outdoor fire, as a signal or to celebrate something.

1. A large controlled outdoor fire, usually made from bales of straw or wood. 2. A social event that takes place near the mentioned fire. The word is believed to be a corruption of "bone fire" deriving from a Celtic midsummer festival where animal bones were burnt to ward off evil spirits. Urban Dictionary

A gathering of 3 or more gingers. Urban Dictionary

A bonfire is the result of 2 or more fire crotches have sex with each other. Urban Dictionary

A place where you call up all your friends to express your inadequacies and bag on people better than yourself Urban Dictionary

A party, usually held outside, with lots of alcoholic beverages. There may be fire at this party, and fire and drunks don't usually mix, so it's sure to be entertaining. Side effects of bonfires inlude, but are not limited to: hangovers unplanned pregnancies social acceptance earning a "whore" reputation Urban Dictionary

An item or object that can be thrown into a bonfire for many different purposes such as: stoking a fire; making the fire different colors; playing with the fire; burning trash; and putting out the fire, among many other things. Urban Dictionary

The act of smoking marijuana that is mixed with marijuana concentrate, typically consumed from a large pipe and shared among a group of friends to ensure they get properly baked. Urban Dictionary

When you are relentlessly roasted simultaneously by every member of a group text Urban Dictionary

A love interest, usually flirt via (text, social networking, im, real life) who returns the interest towards you, possible hook up, undefined hook up, or someone your "talking to" your current flame Urban Dictionary

An effeminate, probably gay man of large stature, musculature, and/or waist size. A bear who is effeminate would be considered a bonfire. The reason they are called this is that they are big and flaming, like their namesake. Urban Dictionary

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The word "bonfire" in example sentences

Also, a bonfire is always fun; and here was an excellent excuse for the children to keep one going all day and every day, piling it high with Clem's big bramble-faggots and roasting potatoes (very unevenly) in the intervals. ❋ Unknown (1939)

This financial bonfire is our Reichtag fire, and our real Fuhrer, Paulson, is requesting emergency dictatorial powers to save the nation from nonexistent, unbridled capitalism. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Roasting pies in the sky on a big-ass bonfire is no way to get ahead in life. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I think she was trying to say blindfold and kept saying the word bonfire instead. ❋ E (2008)

And he recalled with particular gratitude a certain bonfire in Carcassonne. ❋ Unknown (1996)

The proposed reform was part of a Governmentwide drive to sweep away red tape in what was described as a "bonfire of regulations" aimed at stimulating business and economic growth. ❋ David Millward (2012)

Sechseläuten, or, The Snowman Explodes today was Sechseläuten, a traditional zürich festival which supposedly forecasts the type of summer we will have, and how long it will be until we see some damn sun around here again. a huge bonfire is built in the big park at bellevue, with a cotton snowman (the charmingly named 'böögg') perched on top, loaded with fireworks and explosives. the quicker mr böögg explodes and bursts apart, the better our summer wil be. according to today's exploding snowman, the sun will take 17.51 days to get here. i don't know if i can wait that long! ❋ Unknown (2005)

Last summer the culture secretary announced swingeing cuts and closures among the 55 public bodies that fall under the remit of the DCMS – which include the Arts Council, Sport England and the British Library – as part of a so-called "bonfire of the quangos". ❋ Unknown (2011)

Among the arm's length list of performances around Ubud, the fifty half-naked sweaty men dancing the Cak Rina around a bonfire is the most dramatic. ❋ Cynthia Rosenfeld (2011)

In the most damning formal assessment of the government's performance to date, the Commons public administration select committee says the coalition has "poorly managed" its so-called bonfire of the quangos, and failed to achieve its two main aims – to improve accountability and reduce spending, meaning the reorganisation could now cost more than it will save. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Jones 'plans drew criticism from Attorney General Eric Holder, who, according to a Justice Department official, called the bonfire idiotic and dangerous during a private with religious leaders Tuesday. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Well hey sweetie, we studied Lewes bonfire party at the day school on sat - I was sat there with a screaming headache, bright red and sweating with post poorly knackered syndrome, and the lecturer tried to convince me that the bonfire was a religious festival. ❋ Newmania (2008)

The bonfire is a traditional local New Year's celebration. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The bonfire was the brainchild of new head coach Tom Pecora, who arrived at Fordham this year after a successful stretch at Hofstra where he lead the Pride to a 155-126 record, including four 20-win seasons and three trips to the National Invitation Tournament. ❋ Sophia Hollander (2010)

We tucked into big fat beefburgers with slices of processed cheese melting in them, but the bonfire was the best bit. ❋ Peter Ashley (2007)

1. I helped my dad [prepare] a bonfire and i [burned] my new pants. 2. You should have been at [Mike's] bonfire last week, we got really drunk. ❋ Matek (2006)

Hey [Jenna], [you going] [to the] bonfire? ❋ Hyphyyybitch (2009)

There was a huge bonfire at the party last night. At least 5 [fire] [crotches] were having an [orgy]. ❋ BLiTcH (2008)

[Susie] was sad she didn't get the job she didn't deserve and [called up] all her friends to a bonfire complain why she didn't get the job over the more [qualified] candidate. ❋ Lostindenial1 (2010)

[Forrest]: I'm having a [bonfire] tonight! Ross: Sweet! Are you providing the beer, or is it a bring your own? Forrest: Both! The more alcohol the better! I hope we [get hammered]! Ross: Won't your parents find out? Forrest: Nah, We'll just hide the evidence in the woods. Ross: Okay! I'll spread the word! Aaron: I hope that whore Caitlyn shows up. I can't wait to get in her pants! Scotty: I'll bring the plastic cups! ❋ Wes123456789 (2010)

[Larry] threw [flour] on [the fire] to make it look cool; the flour is bonfireable ❋ D Muhney (2010)

[Dabbing] takes [too long]... we should have a [bonfire]! ❋ Poweredbyaaron99 (2017)

[I can’t take] this abuse, [this group text] is just one big [bonfire] for me , I’m leaving. ❋ Funnyguy5 (2018)

[Melanie]: So are you seeing your [bonfire] this weekend? Kelly: Which one? "My bonfire just texted me" "what'd he say?" "its lyrics to an [eagles] song" "I really like this guy and there are definitely some flames between us--he's my bonfire for sure." ❋ KellyVil08 (2009)

[Charlotte] Coolhorn of [Bleach] and Garfiel of [Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood] are both Bonfires. ❋ Codas (2011)

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