wildfire

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Noun wildfire has 1 sense

wildfire - a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration
--₁ is a kind of conflagration, inferno

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Wildfire

Definition:

A wildfire refers to an uncontrolled fire that rapidly spreads across vegetation in a forest, grassland, or other natural areas. It is characterized by its ability to consume large areas of land, causing destruction to the ecosystem and posing significant risks to human lives and property.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: wildfire, wildfires
Verb: wildfire, wildfires

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun

A fire that quickly spreads across a large area of vegetation in a natural environment.

Sample Sentence:

A drought-stricken region is more prone to wildfires due to the increased dryness of vegetation.

Sense 2:

Verb

To spread rapidly and uncontrollably, resembling the behavior of a wildfire.

Sample Sentence:

The rumors about the celebrity scandal quickly wildfire through social media.