Often, fireworks. a combustible or explosive device for producing a striking display of light or a loud noise, used for signaling or as part of a celebration.

fireworks,

a pyrotechnic display.

a display of violent temper or fierce activity.

any spectacular display, esp. of wit or of a technical feat by a musician or dancer.

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bottle rockets , bursts , firecrackers , fire flowers , illuminations , rockets , roman candles , [[sparklersnotes:the term for a combustible or explosive or pyrotechnic (\'pertaining to fire art\') projectile was \' rocket \' until fireworks was used in 1777 to describe these in connection with the first fourth of july celebration. \'rockets\' are still the most popular form of firework. rockets are lifted by recoil from the jet of fire created by the burning ingredients - and they are designed for maximum combustion and maximum thrust. fireworks originated in ancient china. the word firecracker refers to those that make loud sounds and sparklers are those that send off a shower of sparks.]] , cartouche , firecracker , fizgig , girandole , petard , punk , pyrotechnics , roman candle , sparkler , squib , tourbillion , trouble