noun Download 🔗Share A fire in which bones are burned. Examples : "The ancient tribe held a bonfire to dispose of the bones of their dead. " ritual tradition culture religion event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fire to burn unwanted or disreputable items or people: proscribed books, heretics etc. Examples : "The town council held a bonfire to destroy the confiscated textbooks that contained forbidden political ideas. " culture ritual history religion event tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A large, controlled outdoor fire, as a signal or to celebrate something. Examples : "The community built a large bonfire to celebrate the end of summer. " culture festival tradition event religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fire (pottery) using a bonfire. Examples : "We will bonfire the small clay pots tomorrow in the backyard after school. " culture art ritual Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make, or celebrate around, a bonfire. Examples : "Every summer, our family likes to bonfire on the beach and roast marshmallows. " culture ritual tradition entertainment event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
