noun
- small explosive devices that make loud popping sounds when ignited, typically used for celebrations
Usage: plural form of firecracker
Examples
- The children lit firecrackers during the Fourth of July celebration.
- Firecrackers exploded throughout the neighborhood on New Year’s Eve.
- The store sells firecrackers and other small fireworks for the holiday.
- She covered her ears when the firecrackers started going off.
- Many cities have banned firecrackers due to fire safety concerns.
- The loud firecrackers scared the dogs in the neighborhood.