as in campfire
a large outdoor fire
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Recent Examples of bonfire
The teams first played each other in football in 1884, but in 1888, Lehigh fans reportedly burned down the makeshift bleachers at the stadium in the postgame revelry of a win (a pre-Lafayette bonfire became a Lehigh tradition).
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David Ubben, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Whether big or small, your backyard is cozy and functional enough to make dinner in, have a bonfire, and even sleep under the stars.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Things went down hill in the relationship in May 2024 when Thurmond took issue with some of the bonfires Rueda was having in her backyard.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
With over 85 acres of space to play games and activities, bonfires and s’mores, and morning yoga for the group, each family member is sure to find an activity that speaks to them.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
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David Ubben, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Whether big or small, your backyard is cozy and functional enough to make dinner in, have a bonfire, and even sleep under the stars.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Things went down hill in the relationship in May 2024 when Thurmond took issue with some of the bonfires Rueda was having in her backyard.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
With over 85 acres of space to play games and activities, bonfires and s’mores, and morning yoga for the group, each family member is sure to find an activity that speaks to them.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfire
Noun
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The Summer Camp Aesthetic, full of nostalgic nods to bunk beds, keychain crafts, and crackling campfires, is popping up in homes this season, blending rustic charm with playful, outdoorsy energy.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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In season 2, Ozzy decided to build a campfire outside his beach house.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into Kansas City on Friday morning, raising health concerns about the area’s air quality.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
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Smoke from wildfires in the southwest is also expected to cloud the Front Range on Friday and reduce air quality.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfire. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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