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    Bonfire

    /ˈbɒn.faɪər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A large open-air fire used for informal disposal of burnable waste material or for celebration.
    We gathered around the bonfire on the beach to roast marshmallows.
    A fire lit on the occasion of a celebration, often involving festivities.
    The community organized a bonfire to celebrate the end of summer.
    A fire used as a signal, especially in the wilderness.
    The hikers lit a bonfire to signal for help.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Middle English 'banefire', meaning 'bone fire', where bones were burned.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bonfire night:
    A night of festivities on which bonfires and fireworks are lit, especially in Britain.
    burning the midnight oil:
    Staying up late to work or study, sometimes metaphorically linked to burning a fire.

    Related Words

    firepit
    A structure for containing a fire, used for warmth or cooking outdoors.
    campfire
    A fire designed for cooking and warmth in outdoor activities.
    roasting
    Cooking food over an open flame.
    kindling
    Small sticks or twigs used to start a fire.

    Slang Meanings

    Big gathering of friends around a fire.
    We're having a bonfire this weekend, it's going to be lit!
    A party that involves a fire.
    Last night’s bonfire was epic, we stayed up till dawn!