bottle rockets
Example Sentences
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Firing bottle rockets and other fireworks is a traditional way of welcoming the new year and seeing off any lingering bad memories.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024
Many were official Independence Day shows held by cities, while others were informal firecrackers and bottle rockets set off in neighborhoods.
From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023
At times, Rachlin’s balance between tune and tooth tilted a bit too hard toward the latter, and a few of his highest notes flew off like bottle rockets.
From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2022
Richwine said illegal fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, Roman candles, aerial shells, M-80s or “anything that will be propelled into the air, explode or travel across the ground uncontrollably.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2022
There were pony rides, sparklers, bottle rockets, croquet, horseshoes, taffy pulls, and apple bobbing.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
