bonfire

Example Sentences

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They had built a bonfire to guide me during the night.

From Literature

They always put a funfair up at this time of year, ready for bonfire night in a few weeks.

From Literature

That night flames shot up from the bonfire in front of the house, and Maggie danced with Francey, danced in Mam’s red dress, her hair streaming out in back of her.

From Literature

People light bonfires the evening before Holi in the belief this will destroy the bad so that good can triumph.

From BBC

“You can order solid barbecue from Bludso’s, have a drink by a bonfire pit and let the kids play on the playground as planes fly by.”

From Los Angeles Times