wildfire Meaning & Definition
/ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər/
What Does Wildfire Mean?
Wildfire is used as a noun meaning A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area. It is also used to mean Greek fire.
Wildfire: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər/ |
| Synonyms | forest fire |
| Plural | wildfires |
Wildfire Definition (Noun)
- A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.
- Greek fire.
- A spreading disease of the skin, particularly erysipelas.
- Something that acts or spreads quickly and uncontrollably.
Noun
- Greek fire, Byzantine fire.
- Something that acts quickly and uncontrollably.
Synonyms of Wildfire
Wildfire synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
wildfire (countable and uncountable, plural wildfires)
Words That Rhyme With Wildfire
Origin of Wildfire
Inherited from Middle English wilde fyr, wilde fire, wylde fyre, from Old English wilde fȳr. By surface analysis, wild + fire.
Common Questions About Wildfire
What part of speech is wildfire?
Wildfire is a noun.
What is another word for wildfire?
You can replace wildfire with words such as forest fire. See the full list of wildfire synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of wildfire?
The plural of wildfire is wildfires.