Wildfire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wildfire is a noun meaning A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.
Meaning
A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.
More Meanings
- (dermatology) A spreading disease of the skin, particularly erysipelas.
- (figuratively) Something that acts or spreads quickly and uncontrollably.
- (historical) Greek fire.
Example Sentences
“It was my own personal watch and I wanted to change the face,” she said in an interview during a recent business trip to New York. “I started wearing it, and it was wildfire — everybody wanted one.”
So, it appears a revolution has happened and a very unexpected one. Of course it was only a matter of time before it happened. With WiFi connectivity spreading faster than wildfire and a laptop or tablet in one’s bag, what’s the point of a mobile nowadays?
Word Forms
- wildfires
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fire, conflagration, flame, arson, blaze, lamp.
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