wildfire Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər/
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Wildfire as a Noun
1
A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.
2
Greek fire.
3
A spreading disease of the skin, particularly erysipelas.
4
Something that acts or spreads quickly and uncontrollably.
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.
Wildfire: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər/ |
| Meaning | A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area |
| Plural | wildfires |