Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

fire

[fahyuhr] / faɪər /










Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Albania’s environmental regulations are now under fire from the EU, which has been considering whether to admit Albania for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

OpenAI has since come under fire for failing to report the suspect's account to police, prompting a written apology to the victims' families by CEO Sam Altman.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Environmental sensors first detected the Lachman fire at 12:12 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Both sides have since exchanged intermittent fire, without returning to full-scale hostilities.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

When he got to the bank, he was still traveling, and breathing real hard when he got to the fire.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




Vocabulary lists containing fire


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "fire" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com