Meaning & use
bonfire
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A large outdoor fire, often built for celebration, warmth, or to burn waste.
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Friends gathered around the bonfire, roasting marshmallows and telling stories.
Villagers lit a bonfire on the hill to mark the festival.
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The word comes from 'bone fire,' originally referring to fires used to burn bones or heretics; today it simply means a large celebratory or ceremonial outdoor fire.
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