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wildfire

/ˈwaɪldfaɪə/

/ˈwaɪldfaɪr/

Translations

wildfirenoun

wildfires

/ˈwaɪldfaɪə/

/ˈwaɪldfaɪr/

лесной пожар

The wildfire spread rapidly due to strong winds.

Лесной пожар быстро распространился из-за сильного ветра.

Synonyms

forest fire

wildfireadjective

/ˈwaɪldˌfaɪə/

/ˈwaɪldˌfaɪr/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or caused by a wildfire; typically non-gradable.

Synonyms

wildfirenoun

An uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through a natural area such as forest, grassland, or brush, often causing significant damage.

The wildfire consumed thousands of acres of forest before it was brought under control.

A situation or phenomenon that spreads rapidly and uncontrollably.

The rumor spread like wildfire through the small town.

wildfireadjective

Relating to, resulting from, or characteristic of a wildfire.

Wildfire smoke blanketed the nearby towns for days.