Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conflagration
noun
/ˌkɒn.fləˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
Definition
A large and destructive fire that can cause significant damage to structures and the environment.
Examples
- The forest was consumed by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
- Emergency services struggled to control the conflagration that threatened the entire neighborhood.
- After the conflagration, the town was left in ruins and needed extensive rebuilding.
Meaning
Conflagration refers to a fire that is intense and widespread, often causing havoc and destruction.
Synonyms
- fire
- blaze
- inferno
- big fire
- holocaust
